General Law

Improper Photography: Taking Pictures Without Consent

May 11, 2016

It’s safe to say that modern technology has made many people into amateur photographers. Whether they are snapping selfies or taking a video in a public place, nearly everyone has instant access to high-definition video and picture recording capabilities. The popularity of smart phones means that most people have a powerful camera in their pocket […]

Sex in Public Charges: How Texas Prosecutes

April 20, 2016

There are many laws in Texas that govern proper behavior for people in public places. Although many laws are intended to prohibit dangerous crimes like burglary and sexual assault, there are also several prohibitions on certain types of consensual sexual activity. This means that engaging in these actions can have legal consequences, even if all […]

Soliciting Prostitution: Texas Laws and Penalties

April 6, 2016

Exchanging money for sex in the state of Texas is strictly illegal. This crime is known as solicitation of prostitution and it can land anyone behind bars, staring at months of confinement and steep fines. In addition, an arrest and conviction for solicitation of prostitution can cause serious damage to a person’s public image. This […]

Revenge Porn Laws in Texas

March 30, 2016

A troubling trend has been occurring in recent years as more and more people have gained easy access to the Internet and video recording devices. The phenomenon of “revenge porn” has become so serious that laws have recently been passed in Texas to deal with it. This activity has been deemed to be a dangerous […]

Texas Sex Offender Laws

March 23, 2016

When a person is convicted of a sexually-based offense in the state of Texas, a variety of different penalties can be applied by the judge. These can include time in prison or jail, fines and mandatory registration as a sex offender. When a person is ordered to register as a sex offender, they must enter […]