Prosecutors tend to be under tremendous pressure from victim’s advocacy groups and the public at large to “make sex offenders pay.” That doesn’t mean sex crimes can’t be defended, as the burden of proof is always on the government to show that a defendant committed an act beyond a reasonable doubt. If you or a […]
A number of acts may be charged as crimes if there is a lack of consent. Consent is defined in Section 1.07 (11) of the Texas Penal Code as being “assent in fact, whether express or apparent.” This means an individual must agree or give permission for certain acts to take place. The Texas definition […]
Texas has a reputation for being a state that enacts legal justice swiftly and thoroughly. This propensity to act decisively against criminals comes to light when the courts hand down maximum sentences against habitual offenders. Repeat sexual offenders in Texas particularly may face enhanced sentences if their crimes fit certain criteria according to the state’s […]
The simple truth is that a sex conviction – or any conviction – is a matter of public record in the United States. That means anyone can technically see your criminal record. Potential employers, landlords, customers and others can use sites like PeopleSmart, Instant Checkmate and MyScreeningReport, where they can search on your name and […]
Texas is known as one of the states with the toughest stances on sex crime. In Texas, a person convicted of sex crime doesn’t just face a lengthy jail term but is normally listed as a sex offender for life and can stay in jail longer than their jail terms under certain conditions. Such penalties […]
