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 […]
The crime of sexual assault is a serious offense in the Texas justice system. A conviction for this crime can lead to severe consequences, including years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. In some cases, a sexual assault conviction can be penalized with mandatory registration on a sex offender registry. As with many […]
The popularity of smart phones and texting allows people from all over Texas to stay in touch with friends and loved phones. Many people may send hundreds of even thousands of text messages each month to friends, co-workers and spouses or significant others. Just like most other communication technologies, text messaging is also very popular […]
In Texas, laws that deal with the issue of sexual relationships between young people are sometimes referred to as “Romeo and Juliet” laws. They are known by this title because, just like in the famous Shakespeare play, young couples who are in a consensual relationship may get into big trouble. Some of the laws prohibiting […]
Many people have been shocked by the recent news that Jared Fogle, the famous Subway pitchman, has plead guilty to multiple sexual offenses involving children. The charges to which Fogle has plead guilty include distributing and receiving child pornography as well as traveling to engage in paid sex with minors. It is alleged that Fogle […]
