In an effort to enhance public safety, increased restrictions are being placed on sex offenders. If you are labeled as a sex offender, one of the restrictions you might face is where you will live. Texas is one of the growing number of states that prohibit sex offenders from taking up residence in so-called “safe […]
You probably know that deserting a child without an intent to return is considered child abandonment. What you may not know is that child abandonment can happen even when a parent or caregiver remains in the home, if the absence could potentially lead to substantial physical or emotional harm. An example is when a very […]
Sex offender registration in Texas can now be terminated early in some cases, thanks to House Bill 867. This law allows those who have been convicted of certain sex crimes to “deregister” in order to be fairer to those who may pose no danger to the general public. In order to qualify for deregistration, your […]
In the past, teenagers and young adults could easily be labeled as sex offenders, even when engaging in consensual sex. That’s because those over the age of 17 who had sex with another person who was under 17 were considered to be committing statutory rape. Those who were convicted could face significant jail time in […]
According to Texas law, child abuse can happen in a number of manners. You could be accused of child abuse if you commit an act that will cause a child physical, mental or emotional harm, or fail to protect him or her from such an act. A number of acts can result in allegations of […]
