Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
In Texas, the law requires some people who are convicted of certain sexually-based offenses to register as sex offenders. These crimes that have a sex offender registration requirement vary widely, and the type of registration that is required can vary as well. Despite what some people believe, committing a sexual assault is not the only […]
Exchanging money for sex in the state of Texas is strictly illegal. This crime is known as solicitation of prostitution, and it can land anyone behind bars, staring at months of confinement and steep fines. In addition, an arrest and conviction for solicitation of prostitution can cause serious damage to a person’s public image. This […]
A troubling trend has been occurring in recent years as more and more people have gained easy access to the Internet and video recording devices. The phenomenon of “revenge porn” has become so serious that laws have recently been passed in Texas to deal with it. This activity has been deemed to be a dangerous […]
When a person is convicted of a sexually-based offense in the state of Texas, a variety of different penalties can be applied by the judge. These can include time in prison or jail, fines, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. When a person is ordered to register as a sex offender, they must enter […]
In the state of Texas, minors and children are considered a protected class of citizens. This means that, under the law, any crimes that specifically target or victimize minors and children are considered especially serious. As such, the penalties for these kinds of crimes can be extremely severe.