Why is it illegal to download movies and music from some websites?
Usually people download music and movies using torrents or peer to peer sharing programs. There is a common misconception that it is not illegal to stream and download content from these websites because the actual torrents and peer to peer sharing programs are not illegal. It is also wrongly believed that if you download content for your own use without distributing it you are not breaking the law. If you download music or movies without paying for it you are stealing under the law. Under Texas and federal law there are stiff fines that can run as high as $150,000 for illegally downloading songs. It is possible to serve jail time in addition to the fines if you are in the habit of making downloads on a regular basis. It is imperative to get a lawyer familiar with both Texas and federal law if you are charged with illegally downloading music. The court will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law because they want to deter others from making illegal downloads. The music and movi
