Sex Crimes

Pimping & Pandering Charges Can Lead to Life Imprisonment

March 24, 2014

If you’re wondering what the difference is between pimping and pandering, there’s a good chance you’ve been caught up in a criminal investigation. It’s against Texas law to buy, sell or profit from prostitution, but some crimes are worse than others. The bottom line is that a prostitution related conviction can lead to a criminal […]

Indecency with a Child: If Caught, You Are in Big Trouble!

March 21, 2014

Indecency with a child can take on a number of forms ranging from exposing oneself to sexual assault. It can also involve acts such as promoting prostitution or engaging in child pornography. According to the Texas Penal Code, you could also be charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child or children if you […]

Harris County Date Rape: Give Her a Beer & Get a Felony

March 19, 2014

Date rape is actually sexual assault that occurs between a victim and someone who is known well to that person. In fact, you could be charged with date rape, even if you have previously had consensual sex with someone. This crime does not have to involve penetration, as any sexual contact that is unwanted or […]

Marital Rape: A Simple Misunderstanding & Sex Offender Registration

March 14, 2014

At one time, it was thought that sexual assault that happened within the confines of a marriage was not a crime. Attitudes have since changed, which is why Texas now recognizes marital rape to be criminal conduct. It is punishable in the same manner as rape that occurs outside of marital confines is, and happens […]

Sex Trafficking 101: An Introductory Lesson

March 12, 2014

According to the FBI, sex trafficking is the most common form of modern day slavery. Sex trafficking occurs whenever a victim is taken from her home and then forced to perform sex acts for pay. This crime doesn’t just happen in third world countries, as thousands are estimated to be “sex slaves” right here in […]