Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

In recent years, sexting has emerged as a cultural phenomenon with the potential for societal and personal consequences. The widespread availability of cell phones has played a part in the increasing frequency of sexting cases. As cell phones and other communication technology have become cheaper and more powerful, criminal cases involving cell phones have become […]

When sex crimes accusations are reported in the media, the nature of the offenses is usually severe. This may lead some people to believe that only violent or aggressive actions can be prosecuted as sex crimes. However, there are many non-violent, seemingly commonplace actions that can be classified as sex crimes. Perhaps the most interesting […]

Child sexual abuse charges are some of the most serious and consequential allegations that can be made. A simple accusation of child abuse can have drastic negative effects on the accused person’s life. Even if a person accused of child abuse is not convicted, they can still suffer repercussions. It may be hard to imagine but, […]

Sex offender registration is one of the primary means by which those convicted of criminal sex acts are monitored and punished. The goal of sex offender registration is to keep a close watch on every person on the registration list so that they may be prevented from committing future offenses. By keeping track of the […]

In the U.S., every state has created its own laws regarding marital rape. At its most basic level, marital rape is unwanted sexual behavior between wedded partners. The Texas Penal Code classifies marital rape as a type of sexual assault. Sexual assault occurs when a person intimately or erotically touches another without consent. An individual’s […]