In the criminal justice system, few things are as serious as charges of sexual assault or rape. In a matter of moments, just one accusation has the power to completely alter the life of the accused. The court will take all accusations of rape very seriously and thorough investigations may be ordered. When someone […]
The crime of sexual assault is a serious offense in the Texas justice system. A conviction for this crime can lead to severe consequences, including years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. In some cases, a sexual assault conviction can be penalized with mandatory registration on a sex offender registry. As with many […]
In Texas, laws that deal with the issue of sexual relationships between young people are sometimes referred to as “Romeo and Juliet” laws. They are known by this title because, just like in the famous Shakespeare play, young couples who are in a consensual relationship may get into big trouble. Some of the laws prohibiting […]
The statute of limitations is a legal concept that is used to determine if criminal charges can be filed for a crime that occurred in the past. This means that if someone committed a crime ten years ago, at some point they may become immune from prosecution for that offense.
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 […]
