is possession of child porn a felony or misdemenor in texas?
475039
I think its a felony in every state!
1044717
It really depends on the law in Texas.  "Citizen arrests" are legal in all 50 states for felonies; however, for misdemeanors the law varies greatly in each state.
1093986
Well crimes in child pornography are taken very seriously. I was doing research for my job and came across an actual manual for officers dealing witht the release of sex offenders. For his crime I don't think that you are obligated to tell the neighborhood. The manual's pretty long but if you just skim thru it you'll see the hierarchy listing.
524926
The designation of crimes as Class A or B misdemeanors is pretty arbitrary, the main difference is in punishment:\nClass A is punished more then Class B\nExamples Of Class A include:  Dog Fighting, False Alarm or Report, Abuse of Corpse etc etc\nExamples Of Class B include: Failure to Identify, False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit, Issuance of Bad Check etc etc \nThere are also Class C Misdemeanors for really minor offenses like: Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete, Assault in a fight by mutual agreement, etc etc.\nJust look it up in the Penal Code if you want to know what crime is which class(link in the source area)\n\nTex. Penal Code § 12.21  (2005):\n  An individual adjudged guilty of a Class A misdemeanor shall be punished by: \n   (1) a fine not to exceed $ 4,000; \n   (2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year; or \n   (3) both such fine and confinement.\nWhile, Tex. Penal Code § 12.22  (2005) says:\n§ 12.22.  Class B Misdemeanor\n\n\n   An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by: \n   (1) a fine not to exceed $ 2,000; \n   (2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days; or \n   (3) both such fine and confinement.
553693
NO! This information should not be made available! It is unconstitutional and in the majority of cases it is ex post facto and due process of law is not followed. \n\nFurthermore, rehabilitated former sex offenders have a 5.3% recidivism for re arrest and 3.5% recidivism for re conviction. Out of that 3.5%, 1.2% are recidivists who offend a child. The registries are nothing but feel good, knee jerk legislation. They have not and will not save one child. Your child has a larger chance of being harmed by a drug dealer/user, drunk driver, playground accident, drowning and parental neglect than they have of being harmed by a rehabilitated former sex offender. \n\n90 to 95% of sex offenses are committed by someone known to the child in their family or the families circle of friends, as well as, coaches, teachers, police and other people in positions of authority. \n\nStranger danger is not prevalent. You are the only one that can protect your child. Parental Supervision while the children are out playing or while they are on the internet is paramount to their safety.
485587
depending on the state and judge is what counts. In california many are given a citation with a court date.If minor has no prior history of possesion he could be given a fine to pay and/or community service.But dont worry about that start worrying of re ridding the use of the drug and the addiction
1152027
No it is not a felony
1171027
it depends on what state you live in...I live in Texas and there is no sealing of juvenile records..
37911
There are lots of possibilities. In all of my explanations below, I leave out information that doesn't apply to children, as the statutes aren't written separately.\n\n1)Sexual exploitation of a child applies when someone performs a sexual act (ma$turbates, touches genitals, or commits an act of sexual penetration) or exposes his or her genitals, anu$, or breasts in front of a child, knowing the child can see, OR entices or coerces a child to remove his or her clothing for purposes of sexual gratification. This is a Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class 4 felony for following offenses, and Class 4 offense if the child is under 13.\n\n2)Criminal sexual assault applies when someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone who was "unable to give knowing consent," which applies to all children under 17 (the age of consent), or if the person was under 18 and a family member, or the person was 13 or more, but under 18, and the attacker was in a position of authority or trust. This is a Class 1 felony.\n\n3)Aggravated criminal sexual assault requires that the crime qualify as criminal sexual assault first. This applies if the accused is under 17 and the victim under 9, or if the accused was under 17 and the victim between 9 and 13 and force was used. This is a Class X felony.\n\n4)Predatory sexual assault of a child applies when someone over 17 commits an act of sexual penetration with a child under 13. This is a Class X felony.\n\n5) Criminal sexual abuse applies if someone commits an "act of sexual conduct" (sexual act except penetration) with someone "unable to give knowing consent" (again, applies to all minors). Also, if the accused is under 17 and the victim between 9 and 17, this applies. Finally, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is less than 5 years older than that person, it is criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and Class 2 felony for subsequent offenses.\n\n6) Aggravated criminal sexual abuse requires that it qualify as criminal sexual abuse. It is aggravated if any of the following apply: the victim was under 18 and a family member of the accused, the accused was 17 or over and the victim under 13, the accused 17 or over, the victim between 13 and 17, and force was used, the accused was under 17 and the victim under 9, or the accused was under 17, the victim between 9 and 17, and force was used. Also, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is at least 5 years older, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Finally, if a person in a position of trust or authority commits an act of sexual conduct with a child between 13 and 18, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class 2 felony.\n\nTbere are other statutes, which may apply.
820458
It depends upon the misdemeanor and the felony.
422697
In Virginia, it's:\n\nA. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the anus or by or with the mouth, or voluntarily submits to such carnal knowledge, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as provided in subsection B. \n\nB. Any person who performs or causes to be performed cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus or anal intercourse upon or by his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, brother or sister, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony. However, if a parent or grandparent commits any such act with his child or grandchild and such child or grandchild is at least 13 but less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, such parent or grandparent is guilty of a Class 3 felony. \n\nC. For the purposes of this section, parent includes step-parent, grandparent includes step-grandparent, child includes step-child and grandchild includes step-grandchild.
551385
Nope.\n\nA felony negates your right to own. Doesn't matter if it was juvenile or not - felonies never get erased.
496757
If you are reporting about something you know that would lead to the arrest or apprehension of someone involved with child porn, you go directly to the FBI.  Don't involve the local police unless you only have suspician.  If you know something for absolute sure, you go to the FBI.  They have a special unit designated specifically for information leading to the arrest of these pervs.
797388
It depends on the state and circumstances.  In NJ it's normally a misdemeanor (disorderly persons or crime of the fourth degree) unless the manner in which the vehicle was used created a risk of injury or property damage.  Then it is a crime of the third degree (a felony).
70756
providing that none of the porn is illegal in nature (underage, or unconsentually placed on said website).. this is entirely up to your host..\n\nmany site hosts such as angelfire, tripod.. etc.. have policies and because you are hosting on their server, have the right to shut down said website for violations.. \n\nread the terms of use on your host for further details.. \n\ni agree with the first response.. but since you asked a legitamate question i am giving you a legitamate answer.. and withholding my opinion..
457860
Need to be court ordered first..then the Feds will make sure you get it! Texas has a very strict childsupport enforcement !!! Your lucky to live there.
536708
Yes, but it depends on the actual offense.\n\nIf the character assination is something that could cost you your freedom or lively hood such as being accused adn arrested for child porn, child abuse, drugs, any felonty really. \n\nDepending on where the court is the parents will just recieve a slap on the hand, or a small amount of damages. Since you cant sue a minor but their guardians.\n\nBut if you want to set an example and you have a strong case then it may be the thing the minor needs to get their life right. \n\nGood Luck!