After a conviction for a sex crime has been handed down, it may be possible for the defendant to file an appeal. An appeal is a legal action that involves the defendant submitting a request to the court to overturn their conviction. The defendant can claim many different reasons that justify his or her appeal. […]
People who have been charged with sex crimes in Texas may wonder if they will ever be able to have the charges removed from their criminal record. Expungement is a legal process that allows a criminal record to effectively be erased. If expunction is successful, the person who obtained the expunction may be legally allowed to […]
Texas is tough on sexual assault crimes. The legal punishments for a rape conviction can be severe. The police will collect as much evidence as possible when rape accusations are made. The prosecution will attempt to use this evidence to convince the jury that the defendant is guilty. However, it is possible to defend against […]
In Texas, sex crimes are investigated by collecting evidence. The police will attempt to find evidence to corroborate the claims of the alleged victim. As part of this effort, they will collect many different kinds of evidence. From witness statements to DNA samples, they will be thorough in their investigation. The type and amount of […]
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to hear the charges against you and obtain a speedy trial. To ensure your Sixth Amendment rights are not violated, courts offer an arraignment shortly after an arrest. During an arraignment, you will formally hear the charges against you and be asked to plead guilty […]
