by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
Eighteen Child Porn Websites Shut Down In New York a man was recently arrested and indicted for running eighteen child pornography websites. The websites were being marketed to people that spoke Chinese that were living in the U.S. The FBI actually received a tip from...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
Sex offenses, such as sexual assault are frowned upon heavily in Texas and a conviction can bring serious consequences for the accused. The problem with sex cases, which makes them unique, is that there may not be any witnesses to the crime in question. So, this can...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
If you have been charged with indecency with a minor in the state of Texas, this means that you may be registered as a sex offender if convicted. According to the Texas penal code, indecency with a minor is sexual contact between a person over the age of 18 and a...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
People have been “exposing themselves” for a very long time. Sometimes, people do it to be funny; for example, a football enthusiast streaking across the football field as fans cheer him on, laughing along with him. Sometimes, people unintentionally expose themselves....
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
We’re all familiar with the term “rape” and what it implies, so how does the state of Texas punish those who commit the offense of rape? Instead of rape, Texas uses the term “sexual assault” which encompasses more than just rape.Under Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
Each state has a sex offender registration program. In Texas, our program is covered under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. There are a number of sexual offenses that typically require sex offender registration, including but not limited to: Sexual...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Juvenile Crimes, Sex Crimes
These days, just about everyone between the ages of 13 and 80 have a smartphone and each year, the minimum age to own a cellphone seems to get younger and younger. Children as young as seven or eight can be seen in elementary schools carrying around their own...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
While a little “peck” may not be a big deal, if a couple takes their zest for each other too far in public, they could be arrested and criminally charged in Texas. It doesn’t matter if a couple is laying on a beach, kissing in a bar, dancing too closely at a...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Sex Crimes
Are you accused of indecent exposure in Texas? If so, you’re probably wondering about the penalties involved and reasonably so. While indecent exposure is a misdemeanor offense, a conviction would still have long-lasting consequences. This is because criminal records...
by lawfirm | Aug 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
The “age of consent” refers to the legal age to have sexual intercourse. If you are interested in a younger person, or if you are dating someone who is younger than you, it’s a good idea to find out what the “age of consent” means to you. It’s important to know what...
