Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Texas Penal Code §43.25
Overview of Sexual Exploitation of a Child
§43.25 criminalizes employing, authorizing, or inducing a child to engage in sexual performance, and producing, directing, or promoting such content. Cases often overlap with §43.26 (possession/promotion). Dunham & Jones scrutinizes digital forensics, search warrants, and the prosecution’s interpretation of “performance.”
Penalties for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Producing/directing: Second-degree felony (2–20 years)
- If the child is under 14: First-degree felony (5–99 years or life)
- Sex offender registration in most convictions
Defenses for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
- Lack of intent/knowledge
- Context misinterpretation or non-sexual depiction
- Unlawful search or seizure
- False allegations
Related Articles
Crimes Against Children • Child Pornography • Indecency with a Child • Sexual Assault of a Child
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