38.17 – FAILURE TO STOP OR REPORT AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
Texas Penal Code § 38.17
Summary
This law makes it a criminal offense for individuals, who are not in a specified relationship with a child, to fail to stop or report an aggravated sexual assault against a child that they witness. It aims to protect children by imposing legal obligations on bystanders to act when they see such crimes occurring.
Applies to witnesses of aggravated sexual assault against children.
Exempts individuals with a specified relationship to the child.
Failure to report can lead to criminal charges.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's FAILURE TO STOP OR REPORT AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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