Texas has strict laws on the books about the protection of children. These laws are especially designed to shield children from becoming the victims of sexual offenses. When you find yourself the target of an investigation of committing a sexual offense against a child, you need to know how to defend yourself. You can start […]
When you were a young child, did you ever stay home alone while your parents went off to work? Despite many of us being raised that way, such actions today are a serious crime. If you leave your child unattended, then you could get charged with child neglect! Have you recently been arrested and accused […]
The American media is reporting more on inappropriate relationships between educators and students. When these cases are brought to life, the media make it a point to highlight the punishments that educators receive for having sexual relations with students. In fact, most people in America today know that such relationships are illegal. However, they may […]
Yes, there’s a difference between molestation and sexual abuse. Many people are confused about the differences between molestation and sexual abuse, however. According to the National Child Abuse & Neglect Data System (NCANDS), about 9 percent of neglect or child abuse cases involve sexual abuse. Deprived of a gym, this Ariège coach invented a weight […]
Every state has laws regarding the age of consent for sexual activity. When an adult engages in sexual activity with a child who is under the age of consent, the state may prosecute. The penalties vary depending on the severity of the crime, but they can be very harsh. In addition to penalties from the […]
