Sexual Abuse of a Child: The Crimes and Laws in Texas

March 16, 2016

In the state of Texas, minors and children are considered a protected class of citizens. This means that, under the law, any crimes that specifically target or victimize minors and children are considered especially serious. As such, the penalties for these kinds of crimes can be extremely severe.

The Statute of Limitations for Rape

March 9, 2016

Rape is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed in the state of Texas. A conviction for this offense can be punished with years in state prison and mandatory lifetime registration as a sex offender. Because rape is taken so seriously by the Texas justice system, there are specific rules for dealing […]

Texas Laws on Online Solicitation of a Minor

March 3, 2016

It’s easier than ever to communicate with electronic devices. Emails, text messaging and video chatting are technologies that many people use on a daily basis to stay in touch with friends, family and loved ones. When these technologies are used to carry out an illegal action, criminal charges may be the result.

Continuous Sexual Abuse Laws in Texas

February 24, 2016

In the Texas criminal justice system, few crimes are punished as harshly as sexually-based offenses. Defendants who are convicted of sexual crimes can expect to receive extremely severe sentences. Sexual crimes are viewed as an extreme threat to society and those who are convicted of these actions are routinely removed from society by being incarcerated […]

Is There a Difference Between Rape and Sexual Battery?

February 17, 2016

Few crimes cause as much as outrage as rape and sexual assault in Texas. These crimes are scorned, both in the media and in the court system. The legal punishments for crimes of a sexual nature in Texas are both severe and thorough. Being convicted of a sexually-based offense can quickly lead to decades of […]