Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
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 a system to keep track of convicted sex offenders. It’s also a form of punishment because it restricts the freedom of […]
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.
Sex crimes are widely considered to be some of the most serious offenses under the law. Not only is there a strong social stigma associated with sex crimes, but the judicial system often assigns harsh punishments to defendants who are convicted of sexual misconduct.
When someone is asked to give testimony in a court of law, they are expected to do so in total honesty. In fact, they are legally required to do so when they swear before the court to tell “the truth and nothing but the truth.” Lying or obscuring the truth while under oath in court […]