In Texas, crimes of a sexual nature are typically prosecuted and punished based on the status of the victim. For example, a sex crime which results in serious injury to the victim will be punished more harshly than a crime involving minor injuries. Also, sex crimes which victimize vulnerable people, such as children, are punished […]
In many criminal cases involving sexually-based offenses in Texas, the issue of consent will be a major factor. The presence or absence of consent in a particular case can mean the difference between a criminal conviction and dropped or reduced charges.
Texas is taking big steps to crack down on human trafficking across the state. A large number of people are trafficked through Texas and law enforcement works constantly to fight this trend. Texas laws on trafficking are extremely harsh. A single violation of this type can lead to years in prison and the possibility of […]
Sex offender registration is a punishment for certain criminal convictions in the state of Texas. The purpose of this registration is to prevent convicted sex offenders from committing additional violations. It is used as system to keep track of convicted sex offenders. It’s also a form of punishment because it restricts the freedom of the […]
Sex crimes are penalized harshly by the Texas criminal justice system. These offenses are often grouped into the category of violent crimes including assault and robbery. Because these crimes are viewed as especially dangerous by both the public and the judicial system, the penalties for a conviction can be very severe.
