Child Abuse

What’s Going to Happen to Me If I’m Accused of Hurting Children?

August 20, 2014

Crimes involving children should be handled with care. Perhaps you’ve even been falsely accused of injuring a child. If so, you’re probably already aware of how difficult it can be to convince friends, coworkers and family members of your innocence. That’s just the way it is with a child injury case. Now it’s time to […]

Don’t Get Arrested for Child Abuse

August 8, 2014

Children are our most valuable resource, which is why a number of laws have been enacted to protect them. Child abuse is reported once every ten seconds, with experts estimating a good number of incidents also go unreported. The estimated cost of child abuse is anticipated to be around $124 billion annually. Both the Texas […]

Will You Get a Pink Slip for a Child Abuse Arrest?

July 14, 2014

Your job could be on the line if you’re arrested for child abuse or some other serious crime. It all depends on your employer’s policies and the nature of the criminal offense. There are a number of factors that are likely to influence a criminal defendant’s employment opportunities now and in the future, but every […]

Child Abandonment Warrant: Should You Turn Yourself In?

July 2, 2014

As you might expect, child abandonment charges are fairly serious. Naturally, your state and community have an understandable interest in safeguarding the welfare of minor children. If you’re facing child abandonment charges and you haven’t yet spoken with authorities, you may want to speak with an attorney to learn how you should proceed. Your side […]

Where Can Sex Offenders Legally Live?

February 19, 2014

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 […]