Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

It’s always wise to take a little extra care before placing yourself in a position that could result in a statutory rape charge. Texas law regards minors as being incapable of consenting to sexual relations. Even if the incident didn’t involve violence, having sex with a minor is still considered rape. Unfortunately, many Texans are […]

Pride parades are celebrations of unity and solidarity in the LGBT community. For the most part, pride parades are similar to any other kind of parade. However, some parade participants may wear revealing clothing or costumes as part of the celebration. This type of clothing may lead to an indecent exposure charge.  

Public lewdness is a broad term that covers a variety of prohibited behaviors. These prohibited behaviors include sexual activity, inappropriate touching or indecent exposure. Any type of public sexual display that is deemed inappropriate may be considered public lewdness. A public lewdness conviction may have consequences beyond the immediate legal penalties. A criminal record showing […]

Human trafficking is a criminal act that involves transporting human beings for illegal purposes or forcing people to perform illegal acts for profit. This activity is usually done for the purposes of prostitution, drug distribution, forced labor or illegal immigration. Trafficking people is a serious crime with grave consequences. Many states throughout the country have […]

Photography and visual recording are more widely available than ever before. Smartphone cameras, webcams and affordable digital camcorders allow almost anyone to capture pictures or video footage of anything that they can see. While this is a major technological innovation, misuse of these technologies can result in legal prosecution.