Commonly Charged Texas Sex Crimes

Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Under the Texas Penal Code, the crime of possessing child pornography is classified as a third degree felony criminal offense. The offense is a second degree felony if the individual charged is found to be a producer, promoter, or distributor of images depicting children in a sexual nature or engaged in a sexual activity. The maximum sentence for a person convicted of a second degree felony is 20 years.

SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD (CHILD MOLESTATION)

The Texas Penal Code defines Child Molestation as any number of sexual crimes, including sexual assault of a child, continuous sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child by contact or exposure, and sexual assault of a child under six years of age.

The crime of sexual abuse of a child can be classified as either a first, second, or third degree felony, contingent on the circumstances. If the accused party receives a guilty verdict on their criminal case, the prison sentence and jail time could range from 2 years to life in prison.