Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Difference
What is the difference in the terms, indecency with a child and sexual child abuse?
Is this a misdemenor, or felony; and what kind of punishment is usually meted out in each instance.
Asked on 4/22/04, 6:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Armstrong
The Law Office of John W. Armstrong
Re: Difference
In Texas there is no such offense as sexual child abuse. Indecency with a child is an offense and is located in Chapter 21 (Section 21.11 to be exact) of the Texas Penal Code, and is a second or third degree felony depending on the facts of the case, (i.e., depending on whether there was touching or exposing), and under which circumstances the individual is charged.
Answered on 4/23/04, 9:23 am
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