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 […]
Megan’s Law is a legal provision that was established by the United States Congress in 1996. This law was put into place to create additional legal protections for children who may be targets for sexual abuse. Under the law, every state in the country is required to establish and maintain a sex offender registry.
Reports of inappropriate relationships between teachers and students and the subsequent criminal cases have been widely circulated in the media. These cases have frequently resulted in serious criminal punishments for teachers convicted of these inappropriate relationships. Although many people know that these actions are against the law, they may not know exactly what happens when […]
In recent years, sexting has emerged as a cultural phenomenon with the potential for societal and personal consequences. The widespread availability of cell phones has played a part in the increasing frequency of sexting cases. As cell phones and other communication technology have become cheaper and more powerful, criminal cases involving cell phones have become […]
When sex crimes accusations are reported in the media, the nature of the offenses is usually severe. This may lead some people to believe that only violent or aggressive actions can be prosecuted as sex crimes. However, there are many non-violent, seemingly commonplace actions that can be classified as sex crimes. Perhaps the most interesting […]
