Child Trafficking Charges
Texas Penal Code §20A.02
Overview of Child Trafficking
§20A.02 prohibits recruiting, transporting, or harboring persons for sexual or labor exploitation. For minors, coercion need not be proven. Dunham & Jones challenges digital, financial, and surveillance evidence gathered by state and federal task forces.
Penalties for Child Trafficking
- First-degree felony: 5–99 years or life; up to $10,000 fine
- Possible federal prosecution and forfeiture
- Sex offender registration in sexual exploitation cases
Defenses for Child Trafficking
- Lack of knowledge or intent
- No commercial benefit
- Entrapment; insufficient corroboration
- Unlawful searches; coordination errors
Related Articles
Crimes Against Children • Solicitation of a Minor • Sexual Exploitation • Kidnapping & Abduction
Contact Dunham & Jones Today
If you’ve been charged with child trafficking in Texas, everything is on the line. Dunham & Jones defends trafficking cases statewide. Call 800-499-8455 for a confidential free consultation to discuss your trafficking case.
