Ways to Avoid Absurd Child Abuse Claims

December 11, 2013

Good parents can find themselves the target of a child abuse investigation the same as abusive parents can. A number of people ranging from teachers to medical workers could report “suspicious” accidents, thereby prompting an investigation. An extremely negative stigma surrounds allegations of child abuse, which means that finding a legitimate defense is extremely important […]

Child Enticement Can Lead to a 20 Year Jail Sentence!

December 4, 2013

Section 25.04 of the Texas Penal Code makes it illegal for any adult to “persuade or otherwise entice a child to accompany the adult with the intent to interfere with the parent or guardian’s lawful custody of the child.” Enticement can be done with the intent to have the child engage in prostitution, production of […]

What is Megan’s Law?

November 27, 2013

Megan’s Law is a legal provision that was established by the United States Congress in 1996. This law was put into place to create additional legal protections for children who may be targets for sexual abuse. Under the law, every state in the country is required to establish and maintain a sex offender registry.  

Texas Penalties for Leaving a Child in a Hot Vehicle

November 20, 2013

It’s no secret that temperatures in Texas can rise to dangerous levels. Under certain conditions, the heat can become so intense that injury or death can occur. Many tragic deaths have resulted from children being left inside vehicles in the Texas heat. This problem has become so widespread that specific laws have been created to […]