Tag: Child Abuse

Understanding Texas Law: Indecency With a Child

July 20, 2021

Texas has strict laws on the books about the protection of children. These laws are especially designed to shield children from becoming the victims of sexual offenses. When you find yourself the target of an investigation of committing a sexual offense against a child, you need to know how to defend yourself. You can start […]

What Happens When You’re Convicted of Child Pornography Charges in Texas

June 23, 2021

Texas laws aggressively pursue anyone who partakes in child pornography in the state. People who are charged with this crime face some of the harshest civil and criminal penalties. They are also subject to being prosecuted both at the state and federal levels. When you find yourself charged with possessing or promoting child pornography in […]

Understanding Child Neglect in Texas

July 23, 2020

When you were a young child, did you ever stay home alone while your parents went off to work? Despite many of us being raised that way, such actions today are a serious crime. If you leave your child unattended, then you could get charged with child neglect! Have you recently been arrested and accused […]

Sexual Abuse of a Child: The Crimes and Laws in Texas

March 16, 2016

In the state of Texas, minors and children are considered a protected class of citizens. This means that, under the law, any crimes that specifically target or victimize minors and children are considered especially serious. As such, the penalties for these kinds of crimes can be extremely severe.

Hitting Children: When Discipline Becomes Abuse

January 6, 2016

Texas has very clear and strict laws regarding child abuse of any kind. These laws state that it is a serious crime to cause serious mental or physical harm to a child by a parent or guardian. However, many parents still choose to use physical forms of discipline, including corporal punishment. Where is the line […]