In most circumstances, the law does not concern itself with what consenting adults do behind closed doors. There is nothing illegal about adults who willingly take intimate photos and videos of themselves, and then share them with their partner. A recent Pew Research survey shows that 85% of adults in the U.S. have a smartphone. These […]
Hearsay is a type of out-of-court statement that is repeated during court proceedings. An example of hearsay could be a witness who states, “Jane told me that John hit her.” When you consider that this witness didn’t actually see John hit Jane, you can see why certain hearsay testimony is problematic. Under many circumstances, hearsay […]
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A sad boy standing in a hallway. Out of all the criminal charges one could face in Texas, few are as serious as a sexual assault against a child. Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 6 Years of Age is one such charge. Mr. Starr recently tried an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child […]
If you or a loved one face child pornography charges, you likely have many questions. Can the government track internet usage? And how is the presence of child pornography determined? What happens next? Each case is unique, but there are some general guidelines. How does the government know what is on my computer? Adults are […]
If you were asked to describe the stereotypical defendant in a child pornography case, you would probably say they were an older male. For adults who are charged with child pornography possession or distribution, this description is actually spot on. According to the United States Sentencing Commission, 99.3% of child pornography offenders in the nation are […]
If the police tell you that they found child pornography on a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic device that you own, you must take the situation seriously. It won’t even take a conviction to put your name in the news. Unfortunately, just being charged will cause a media frenzy. The possession of child […]
Child pornography is a crime that is taken seriously by law enforcement everywhere, including Texas. Anyone who flips through the news will see that arrests happen in the state on a regular basis. What exactly is the legal definition of “child pornography”? And if someone is convicted, what is the sentencing? WHAT CONSTITUTES ‘CHILD PORNOGRAPHY’? […]
Online shopping greatly increased over the last year, due to the COVID pandemic. Many people have come to enjoy the convenience of having groceries and other household goods sent directly to their homes. But some people have been using a part of the internet called the “dark web” to buy and sell illegal drugs like […]