Learn About Crimes Against Children
Learn About Crimes Against Children
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Kidnapping is one of the most serious criminal offenses with which a person can be charged. It can mean serious prison time, harsh fines, and a damaging criminal record.
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Consequences of a Child Molestation Conviction
Those convicted of child molestation face long prison sentences and must register as a sex offender.
Child Abuse & Endangerment
Child Abuse & Endangerment
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Child Abuse: Laws & Criminal Penalties
While all states have laws that govern physical attacks against children, such as battery or homicide, many others also have laws that specifically address child abuse.
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A parent, guardian, or caregiver who allows a child to be placed or remain in a dangerous, unhealthy, or inappropriate situation can face criminal charges for child endangerment.
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Child Desertion and Abandonment
Parents or guardians who care for minor children have a legal responsibility to protect the children and ensure they are not exposed to harm. When such an adult deserts or abandons a child, that behavior is often a crime.
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Criminal Consequences of Spanking Your Children
Parents have a limited right to spank their children. Physical discipline that's excessive or causes injuries, however, can lead to criminal charges.
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Teen Sexting Laws and Penalties
Learn how different states penalize sexting by and between teens. Typically, adults who sext minors and teens will face harsher penalties than juveniles.
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Is Sexting Illegal for Adults?
Between consenting adults, the private sharing of nude or suggestive photos is generally not illegal. However, that does not mean that adults can freely engage in sexting.
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What Is the Crime of Child Enticement?
Child enticement involves a person using online communications to solicit a child for illegal sexual activities or images. Most often, this crime is a felony.
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A parent, guardian, or caregiver who allows a child to be placed or remain in a dangerous, unhealthy, or inappropriate situation can face criminal charges for child endangerment.
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Statutory Rape Laws and Charges
Statutory rape offenses are strict liability offenses that can result in a felony conviction and prison time, even if a defendant genuinely didn't know the partner was younger than the age of consent. Learn how statutory rape laws work.
