Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
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 […]
Child abuse is considered to be such a heinous crime that the Texas Legislature has made it a crime for anyone who suspects abuse is taking place to avoid reporting it. In fact, the law requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse is much stricter than in any other state, and can result in significant penalties […]