Articles Posted in online solicitation law

Smartphones, laptops, and social media apps allow us instant communication and access to the internet virtually anywhere, anytime. But this technology comes at a price. Sometimes that price can mean unintentionally breaking the law. For example, a 61-year-old man from McAllen, Texas was recently arrested for coercion and enticement of a minor using WhatsApp on…

Every year, the FBI records approximately 800,000 online cyber crimes. While we’re all glad when law enforcement cracks down on cyber crimes, more and more people, and especially teens, are finding themselves in legal trouble for misunderstanding the laws around cyber crime, social media, internet use, and other everyday platforms. it’s estimated that Over 400…

The internet is the gateway to almost everything in our lives. Unfortunately, it is also a place where people can find themselves in legal trouble in just a few clicks. Online laws are intended to protect us from harm. The laws pertaining to minors and children are especially strict to insure they are protected from…

The laws surrounding sexual crimes are serious but are often misunderstood by those who aren’t familiar with the judicial system. More than 18,000 sexual assaults were reported to Texas law enforcement agencies in 2019. It’s assumed the actual number of sexual offenses is much larger. In recent years, crimes related to online solicitation have skyrocketed.…