Indecency With A Child: A Serious Criminal Charge
Sex crimes against children are different and are seen as the worst form of crime. Offenses of this nature pit the emotions of those in the know against the accused, even before criminal charges are formally filed or the facts laid out.
There have been as many cases of parents or their children falsely alleging molestation as there have been of actual molestation. When allegations of a sex crime involving a child are made, you should consult with an attorney immediately.
At Paul Morgan Law Office, PLLC, we are a team of battle-ready defense lawyers with a number of verified successes fighting criminal charges of highly consequential magnitude. If you were accused of child molestation, formally referred to as “Indecency with a Child,” you’ll need legal representation immediately. Witnesses must be interviewed, evidence examined and a defense strategy crafted for your situation.
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Indecency With A Child And Texas Law
A person commits the offense of “Indecency With A Child” if contact, whether physical or otherwise, is sexual in nature. In fact, the law offers two different criminal classifications based on whether physical contact occurred or not.
Criminal Penalties
Indecency with a child by exposure is a third-degree felony that carries a potential prison sentence ranging from two to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The offense is committed if the accused exposed their genitals while the child is present or caused the child to expose their genitals.
Indecency with a child by physical contact is a second-degree felony that carries a potential prison sentence of two to 20 years in TDCJ. The offense occurs when sexual contact is made with any part of a child’s body by the sexual organs of the offender or vice versa. This crime occurs whether the contact occurred over the clothing or under the clothing.
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Accusations of a sex crime involving a child are serious and deserve immediate action on your part. Your reputation, career, life, family and freedom are on the line.
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