By Kevin L. Collins | Published October 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law, sex crime | Tagged Tags: sexual abuse, sexual assault, Texas Penal Code | Comments Off on New Texas Laws Expand Definitions of Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse
Texas has toughened its laws on sex offenses by adding to the types of conduct that can be prosecuted as sexual assault or sexual abuse. The statutory changes, which took effect on September 1, 2021, address a broad range of conduct and target people in certain professions that involve close working relationships with potential victims. Read More
Read MoreTitle IX of the federal Civil Rights Act prohibits educational institutions from discriminating on the basis of sex. Discrimination can take multiple forms, including sexual misconduct, which is also a potential crime. When an educator or a student is charged with sexual misconduct, they may face not only on-campus disciplinary proceedings but also criminal prosecution Read More
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