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Indecent Exposure and Public Lewdness: Know the Difference

The Texas Penal Code prohibits sexual conduct that is damaging to the well-being of society. This includes indecent exposure and public lewdness.

As the name implies, indecent exposure involves exposing…

Have You Been Accused of an Improper Teacher-Student Relationship?

Teaching is challenging and forming personal relationships with students may be the most effective way to make a difference. But as a teacher, you should always be aware of the boundaries between you and your students.

If you are…

Defining Aggravating Sexual Assault in Texas

Many states use similar terms to describe sex offenses. However, the definitions for these terms can vary wildly.

Sexual assault in Texas is not the same conduct as sexual assault in Illinois or Maryland. If someone has accused…

How Age is Determined in Child Porn Cases

Whether or not you are convicted of intentionally creating, viewing, storing, or distributing child pornography in Texas might rest on whether you believed the person or people depicted in the materials were minors.

At…

Fighting Accusations and Proving Sex Was Consensual

Being accused of sexual assault or another sex crime in Texas is not something to take lightly. An accusation can impact every part of your life, so you need to respond swiftly and…