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Internet and Computer-related Sex Crimes

By the Spring Internet lawyers of Smith & Garg, also serving Conroe and Montgomery County

The advent of the Internet has literally changed our society at its most basic levels. Almost everyone these days has some sort of connection to the Internet, and that includes paying bills, booking travel, managing finances and keeping in touch with family and friends. However, there has also been a rise in the number of Internet-related crimes in recent years, and that's where the Spring Internet crimes lawyers at Smith & Garg come in to help.

Smith & Garg is a firm of Spring Internet crimes lawyers who serve clients in and around Spring, including the Woodlands, Conroe, Houston, Humble, Kingwood, Tomball, Cypress, Huntsville, Cleveland and other areas around Texas. Below is a list of charges that you may be facing, and if you are, you need to contact the Spring Internet crimes lawyers at Smith & Garg immediately to schedule a consultation.

Possession of Child Pornography

The basics of the Texas statute state that it is unlawful to possess any material that visually depicts a child under the age of 18 at the time the images were recorded engaging in a sexual act as defined by law. The defendant must also know that this material depicts the child in such a manner. This violation is considered a felony of the third degree.

Promotion and Distribution of Child Pornography

The Texas statute states that a person is guilty of this offense if he or she has committed the offense of possession as described above and he or she intentionally promotes and/or distributes child pornography material to another party or location. The offense of promotion and distribution of child pornography is considered a felony of the second degree.

Solicitation of a minor via the Internet

This is a common charge, and one that is seen quite often on television. A person violates this statute if he or she solicits a meeting with a child over the Internet who is under the age of 15, and the crime is considered committed as soon as there is an agreement in place to meet in person.

Sexual Performance of a Minor over the Internet

A charge under this statute can be a serious crime, as it is akin to the "off-line" charge of soliciting a child for sexual purposes. Basically, a defendant is guilty of this crime if he or she coerces a minor to perform sexual acts online in any way.

Public Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

With the advent of the Internet, indecent exposure no longer requires a defendant to be physically present to commit the crime. He or she can be guilty of this offense simply by improperly displaying him or herself via an Internet connection.

Overall, these are all very serious charges. If you have been charged or are under suspicion for these or any other crimes of this type, contact the Spring Internet crimes lawyers at Smith & Garg immediately to schedule an initial consultation.

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