JL Carpenter Law

According to research, 59% of Americans  have fallen victim to cybercrime at some point. Cybercrime refers to any criminal activity performed using the web. Examples include identity theft, phishing attacks, vishing attacks, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, ransomware attacks, website spoofing, malware, IoT hacking, cyberstalking, cyber grooming, cyber bullying, internet fraud, online job fraud, hacking/misuse of computer networks, among many others. In this article, we’ll walk you through the three most common types of cybercrime and their penalties in Texas. Keep reading. 1. Illegally Accessing a Network or Computer If a person illegally accesses a computer network without the permission of the owner and doesn’t cause any damage to the network or steal information, they’re charged with a Class B misdemeanor . A conviction can result in up to 180 days in prison and a maximum fine of $2,000. If there is damage or money is stolen, the crime increases to a first-degree f...

Under Texas law (penal code 22.04), child abuse/neglect  is defined as mental, emotional, or physical injury to a child that impairs their development, growth, or psychological functioning. This definition is very broad. For example, if you place a child in an abusive situation, you’re committing child abuse. If you fail to remove a child from an abusive situation, you’re also committing child abuse. Other examples of child abuse include intentionally neglecting to provide food, clothing, shelter, and medical care to the child, engaging in or promoting any type of sexual activity involving the child, and administering a controlled substance (not prescribed by a licensed physician) that affects the child’s physical or mental state. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the charges for child abuse/neglect. Keep reading. 1.  The Penalties   Generally, anyone under the age of 17 is considered a child. However, if the victim is under the age of 14 and the perpetrator co...