Full question:
I recently got interviewed by detectives regarding a girl i met on Myspace. She said she was 18 and she ended up being 13. I met her at the house and we hugged and I kissed her in the neck. She claims I kissed her in the lips which is not true. They got a statement from her. What could I be charged with? Is it likely ill be charged? They want me to come in to the station for a polygraph test and to make a statement. Should I come in without a lawyer? or should I even come in at all? I haven't been charged with anything.
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
You could face various charges depending on the girl's claims. Potential charges include contributing to the delinquency of a minor, reckless endangerment, or sexual offenses. Being labeled a sexual offender carries serious consequences. The likelihood of charges depends on the circumstances involved.
It is advisable to contact a local criminal attorney who can review the facts before you appear for questioning. In Texas, a person can commit an offense if they engage in sexual contact with a child under 17 (Tex. Penal Code § 21.11). You should consider consulting a lawyer before attending the police station for a polygraph test or making a statement.
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