The state of Texas considers a child under the age of 17 unable to consent to sex. As a result, those who are found engaging in sexual conduct with others less than age 17 could be charged with statutory rape. The Texas Penal Code does not actually spell out the crime of statutory rape; instead, […]
Rape is normally thought of as occurring whenever there is force or a threat of force; however, that idea is slowly changing to include instances of fraud as well. Although Texas currently does not have any laws in the Texas Penal Code preventing rape by fraud or deception, there is a growing movement that claims […]
Public lewdness is a step up from indecent exposure in that it involves lewd, immoral, or indecent behavior of a sexual nature in public. In order to be considered a “public place” the act must be conducted in an area that is open or visible to the general public. As such, an act that take […]
Child Protective Services tends to have their own vocabulary, and it is important for anyone who is the target of an investigation to understand the various terms this agency uses. Here are a few of the most common terms associated with CPS:
In Texas, it is a crime to make, distribute, or possess child pornography. The law describes child pornography as sexual conduct that is “visually represented”. Visual representation can occur in a variety of manners, including videos, photographs or even live performances. In addition, sexual conduct does not actually have to include intercourse, as a few […]
