In Texas, Child Protective Services (CPS) is responsible for overseeing all investigations of child abuse. These investigations are often initiated after school counselors, healthcare workers or mental health providers make reports as to suspected incidents. After receiving such a report, the agency is required by law to conduct an investigation in short order, normally within […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Child abuse cases are very complex, and moms and dads may not know what their rights are in such situations. A mom or dad may not understand how to fully cooperate with Child Protective Services while also fighting to keep their children. With knowledge about their rights, parents can work towards the best resolution for […]
