Criminal Law
Introduction
How The Criminal Process Begins
Differences From The Civil Courts
Searches And Seizures
Grand Juries
Indictment
Arrest, Interrogation and Bail
Plea Bargains
Defenses and Exceptions
Evidence
Trial
Specific Offenses
Abduction
Arson
Assault and Battery
Attempted Crimes
Bigamy
Blackmail or Extortion
"Bounced" or Worthless Checks
Bribery
Burglary
Carjacking
Conspiracy
Computer Crimes
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Driving While Intoxicated
Drug or Narcotic Crimes
Drunkeness
Embezzlement
Endangering a Child
Failure to Render Aid
Forgery
Gambling
Harassment
Homicide
Incest
Identity Theft
Juvenile Crimes
Kidnapping
Larceny or Theft
Libel
Obscenity
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
Receipt of Stolen Goods
Robbery
Stalking
Terroristic Threats
Weapons Possession
Sentencing
Parole
Retaining a Criminal Defense Attorney
Your Criminal Case
Obscenity
Many city ordinances, along with some state laws, prohibit the promotion, distribution, sale and display of obscene items. An obscene item is a device, photograph, drawing or other visual representation intended for the purpose of sexual stimulation or gratification. Enforcement of obscenity laws is inconsistent among the states. In Texas, for example, a woman demonstrating sexual aids and devices for sale at a private gathering in a residence was charged under the state's obscenity statute.