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Joanne Webb is the mother of three children, a Baptist, a booster in Burleson town, Texas, and a former teacher.
She also faced trial for being an obscene businessman.
Webb, 43, was arrested in November by two plainclothes police officers for selling sex toys and accused of violating obscene Texas laws.
If convicted, she could face a year's imprisonment and a fine of $4,000.
Weber is a representative of the Passion Party, a California company that sells potions, lotions and sex toys at parties that mimic the Tupperware party.
Women over the age of 18 get together in a private home, the company calls it "girl's night, no laughter and fun", during which the product is sold to improve sex life.
In Burleson, a small town near Fort Worth, it's no secret that Weber sells vibrators, edible creams and sexy underwear.
But not everyone is happy about it.
According to local media reports, police said some residents who refused to be identified filed a complaint.
According to local media reports, some well-known citizens with strong Christian beliefs were angry at Weber and her activities and asked the police to investigate.
Two plainclothes policemen pose as a couple trying to spice up their love life.
Webb guided her on how to use it and explained how it enhanced sex.
That's where she got into trouble.
Texas law allows sex toys to be sold, as long as the toys are promoted as novelty toys, BeAnn Sisemore, a Fort Worth lawyer representing Webb, before the judge presiding over the case makes a restraining order, he told the Houston Chronicle.
But when a person sells sex toys in a direct way and shows their practical role in sex, the person is charged with obscenity, she tells the newspaper.
When her husband's construction industry was in recession, Webb said, she turned to a Passion Party to supplement her family's income.
"Make Women self
Confident in your sexual orientation. .
That's my purpose, "Webb told The Dallas Morning Post before the ban was issued.
She added that as a result of her arrest, she found herself in a role she had never imagined ---
Public advocates who allow women and couples to make personal decisions about sex.
Even before the ban was issued, police and Johnson County prosecutors refused to discuss the case.
Gloria Gillaspie, pastor at Burleson Lighthouse Church, said she had met with some women who had spoken to Weber about the products she sold and provided them with advice.
"This is causing problems with their marriage," she said . ".
Gillaspie said Webb and her family were asked to leave two churches in town.
She did not name the church.
"They don't want to abide by the true Christian behavior, which is why they are asked to leave these churches," says Gillaspie . ".
But James Brown, an acquaintance with Webb, a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, told Reuters: "Most people in town support Joanne.
Sisemore said she wanted to use the case to overturn obscene laws in Texas and other states.
"I will fight all the way with her," Sisemore told the Houston Chronicle . ".
"This is the first time I feel that my government has gone beyond its boundaries.
Sisemore said she plans to file a federal lawsuit to challenge obscene laws in Texas, which she said are very vague and can be used to sue anyone who uses or sells condoms for irritating pleasure.
Patricia Davis, 59year-
The old grandmother and chairman of the warm party said: "We are very proud of Joanne Webb.
She believes in the mission of the company. she has done very well on behalf of us.
"The Passion Party business has always been hot.
In 2003, the company's sales reached $20 million and exceeded the 50% mark for 30 consecutive months.
The company is represented in every state and has done some of the best business in California, New York and Bible Belt, which is an influential part of American Christian faith and clergy.
"Women are looking for ways to enhance their relationships and enhance their sexiness and they have nowhere to go," Davis said . ".
When women get together at a friend's house and read the body wash, body wash and battery carefully --
Many people can overcome embarrassment and talk openly, Davis said.
"We do a lot of work in helping women, helping couples and helping families," Davis said . ".