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  2. Texas Penal Code - Wikipedia

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    The first codification of Texas criminal law was the Texas Penal Code of 1856. Prior to 1856, criminal law in Texas was governed by the common law, with the exception of a few penal statutes. [3] In 1854, the fifth Legislature passed an act requiring the Governor to appoint a commission to codify the civil and criminal laws of Texas.

  3. Rape laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Rape in the First Degree Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law § 3-303 Life without parole or any other term (only an option if the defendant was under 18) Rape in the Second Degree Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law § 3-304 Up to 20 years Aggravated Rape in the Second Degree Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law § 3-304(c)(2) Life or any term not less than 15 years

  4. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Wikipedia

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    The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for investigating charges of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Prior to its creation in 2004, the agency had been called the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (DPRS). [1] [2]

  5. Aggravated sexual assault - Wikipedia

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    An individual who has been subjected to aggravated sexual assault as a child may experience depression, typically more often and to a greater degree than any other person. [2] Depression is a sense of sadness, and can cause a person to isolate themselves from society, and lose interest in activities they once enjoyed. [1]

  6. List of punishments for murder in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Up to 1 year in county jail as a misdemeanor. 2, 4, or 6 years in state prison as a felony. Vehicular Manslaughter for Financial Gain 4, 6, or 10 years in state prison Involuntary Manslaughter 2, 3, or 4 years (a strike under California Three Strikes Law if a firearm was used) Voluntary Manslaughter 3, 6, or 11 years Second Degree Murder

  7. Three people indicted on abuse charges after investigation at ...

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    Kelly Vanderkooi is facing 21 counts of first-degree criminal abuse of a child 12 or under and 10 counts of fourth-degree assault (child abuse), state police said in a news release. Johnathan ...

  8. Title 18 of the United States Code - Wikipedia

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    Title 18 of the United States Code is the main criminal code of the federal government of the United States. [1] The Title deals with federal crimes and criminal procedure.In its coverage, Title 18 is similar to most U.S. state criminal codes, typically referred to by names such as Penal Code, Criminal Code, or Crimes Code. [2]

  9. Texas Court of Criminal Appeals - Wikipedia

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    A person 75 years or older cannot run for a seat on the Court of Criminal Appeals. [3] Judges who turn 75 during the term of office may serve until December 31 of the fourth year of their term. [ 4 ] The Governor of Texas , subject to Senate confirmation , may appoint a judge to serve out the remainder of any unexpired term until the next ...