When Transmission of HIV Amounts to a Crime in Texas
Published: Feb 23, 2016 in Criminal Defense, Sex CrimesIf you’re living with HIV, you already have plenty to worry about without thinking of possible criminal charges. But many states have enacted laws that require individuals who test positive for HIV to report their status to the state as well as their current and previous sexual or needle-sharing partners. Some states through laws or court rulings even equate HIV and AIDS to a weapon. Informing your sexual or needle-sharing partners of your HIV status is the right thing to do, but it may also be the only way to…