Surely, you’re familiar with the term “domestic violence.” Here in Texas, our state and courts refer to domestic violence as “family violence” but they mean the same thing. Section 71.004(1) of the ...
Sexual assault is covered under Section 22.011 of the Texas Penal Code. Within this statute, there are a number of ways that someone can sexually assault an innocent victim. They go beyond rape; they ...
There are a number of ways that drugs are linked to crime in Texas and throughout the United States. In the U.S., it’s illegal to possess, use, manufacture, sell or distribute drugs that have a high ...
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 ...
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 ...
While date rape can apply to people of all ages, more often than not, it’s teens and college students who are accused of date rape. Since the whole concept of “date rape” can be confusing for high ...
