According to data from Child Protect, there are approximately 3.6 million child abuse cases in the U.S. each year. Furthermore, such cases result in the death of five children each day. To make matters worse, in addition to these children’s trauma and injuries, their likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior as an adult increases by […]
According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds. Such data makes for a grim yet accurate look at the nature of society. However, with increasing awareness, strict state and federal laws aim to curb the vice. So, if you are being investigated or prosecuted for […]
The U.S. Second Amendment grants citizens the right to possess firearms but limits it under certain circumstances. For instance, possession of a firearm by a felon is unlawful, both under Federal and Texas laws. While Texas restores limited rights to a criminal after the lapse of a specified duration from the date of release, Federal […]
In Texas, rape is a serious crime that can have life-altering consequences for the victim. These range from physical trauma to psychological effects such as depression and PTSD. However, despite strict laws and measures to curb this malice, it remains a key thorn for Texans. Each year, thousands of Texans are victims of rape. In […]
Facing a sex crime is scary, but the stakes become higher when a minor is involved. A conviction for a sex crime involving minors, such as online solicitation, will have life-altering consequences. It impacts your personal life, your professional life, where you live, and how your community perceives you. Moreover, a conviction can lead to […]
A lawyer gesturing to her client during their meeting. With a crime rate of 4936.53 per 100,000 people, Texas is among the states with the highest criminal activity. Therefore, there’s a big chance that you may be involved in a crime either as a victim or witness. If this happens, you may need to press […]
Arguably the biggest vice that has come with digital devices is child sexual abuse. Unscrupulous individuals use such devices to reach, manipulate, and exploit children. This is why Dropbox has strict policies on storing and distributing child pornography. If your Dropbox account has been seized or you can’t access it due to child pornography accusations, […]
If you have been charged with assaulting a public servant, you may wonder what the next steps are. First, you need to appreciate the seriousness of the charge. It can carry severe penalties, including a hefty fine and jail time, not to mention a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your […]
Dating apps and websites have become breeding grounds for scam artists. There’s a new type of scam in the online dating world, mostly targeting single men. The perpetrators seek to entrap their victims into underage sexting and subject them to extortion. Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit or suggestive messages or images primarily […]
Threats are a real problem in any school. From elementary to high schools, colleges, and universities, no learning environment is 100% safe. With a long list of possible threats facing the institutions – bombs, shootings, arson, you name it – the only way to ensure learners, staff, and parents have peace of mind is to […]