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Aug 4, 2026
When child pornography is found on your computer in Texas, law enforcement will likely charge you with possession of child porn whether or not you intended to download it. While this may cause panic, know that you can take steps to avoid conviction and preserve your reputation and future. If you’ve been charged with possession […]
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Jan 8, 2026
Every state, including Texas, has an age at which an individual can legally consent to sex. Before this, a minor cannot lawfully consent to sexual intercourse or other actions. This can put adolescents and young adults at odds with the law. It can even result in severe statutory rape charges, despite the activity being consensual. […]
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Jun 8, 2025
Online solicitation charges have become increasingly common in Houston recently. But this isn’t necessarily because more and more Texans are engaging in these crimes. Many of these people have never even met the people they were accused of soliciting online. But just because you never met doesn’t mean you can’t be charged. Internet stings have […]
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Apr 4, 2025
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the world. AI is also changing how the law views digital content. From auto-generated art to deepfake videos, AI can now create things that look incredibly real, including images that cross serious legal lines – especially when AI is used to create or manipulate sexually explicit images […]
Read Full StoryNov 12, 2024
Enticing a child is a serious charge under Texas law, covered in Texas Penal Code §25.04. This offense involves attempting to lure or persuade a minor, typically with the intent of removing them from their parent or guardian’s care. In Texas, enticing a child is taken very seriously, especially when there’s suspicion that the child […]
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Sep 4, 2024
Understanding the legal distinctions between viewing and possessing child pornography in Texas is critical, particularly if you or someone you know is facing related sex offense charges. Texas law treats these situations differently, with intent and knowledge playing a central role. Viewing vs. Possessing Child Porn: What’s the Difference? First and foremost, possessing child pornography […]
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Feb 27, 2023
Sex offenses carry some of the harshest criminal penalties in Texas. And as the internet continues to grow, so do new opportunities for certain criminal offenses, including sex crimes. This makes investigating internet sex crimes a focal point for law enforcement. However, the laws and sex crime offenses themselves can be confusing. Here is a […]
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Jul 23, 2020
When you’re charged with a sex crime in Texas, you can bet that the police will dig into your past. They’re looking for skeletons in your closet, like past convictions or arrests. The bigger, the better. They’ll specifically look for prior sex crimes that might be related to the current case, like if you’re accused […]
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Jun 25, 2020
In Harris County, Texas criminal cases are often resolved by plea agreements. Pleas are made between you and the prosecution, where you agree to plead guilty to select charges for a certain penalty. While pleas must be approved by the judge, they avoid costly trials and increase efficiency. They are also helpful to avoid unnecessarily […]
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Jun 15, 2020
There are two reasons for law enforcement to confiscate your computer: collection of evidence, or civil asset forfeiture. If the police are investigating you for fraud, child pornography, or any crime where evidence might be found on your computer, the police may seize your computer. But remember that a warrant is almost always required to […]
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May 22, 2020
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) is tasked with monitoring the safety and welfare of children throughout the state and protecting parents’ rights. This often means investigating allegations of abuse and neglect and working with parents to provide safe environments. Unfortunately, TDFPS is not infallible and CPS investigations can go too far. […]
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