In the state of Texas, and throughout the United States, a conviction for certain criminal offenses can cause a person to be placed on the sex offender registry. When a person is required to register as a sex offender, their registration may remain active for years. In some cases, the length of the registration period […]
The state of Texas has specific laws to deal with the crime of indecency. These laws stipulate the definition of this criminal act and the nature of the legal penalties associated with a conviction. In most cases, these laws are designed to protect children and minors from prohibited sexual contact with adults.
Recently, several major news stories have highlighted the reality of inappropriate relationships between students and educators. These incidents are an example of an illegal relationship between an adult and a minor. These cases are unique because of the relationship between the educator and the student under their care.
These days, just about everyone uses a cellphone. Whether it’s for making calls, playing games or sharing photos, cellphones have become extremely common. Because these devices make it so easy to take and share photos, the practice of sexting has also become more common. People can send explicit or nude photos of themselves to anyone […]
The Halloween holiday has an association with criminal activity in many ways. Whether it’s rumors of poisoned candy or teenage vandalism, this day often evokes thoughts of illegal activity. Sometimes these are just the result of urban legends but Halloween may have actual legal ramifications for some people. For example, some people may wonder […]
