Tag: Sex Crimes

Sex in Public Charges: How Texas Prosecutes

April 20, 2016

There are many laws in Texas that govern proper behavior for people in public places. Although many laws are intended to prohibit dangerous crimes like burglary and sexual assault, there are also several prohibitions on certain types of consensual sexual activity. This means that engaging in these actions can have legal consequences, even if all […]

How Do You Become a Sex Offender?

April 13, 2016

In Texas, the law requires some people who are convicted of certain sexually-based offenses to register as sex offenders. These crimes that have a sex offender registration requirement vary widely, and the type of registration that is required can vary as well. Despite what some people believe, committing a sexual assault is not the only […]

Public Lewdness and the Associated Consequences

July 15, 2015

In Texas, a person who engages in public activities that may be deemed inappropriate or obscene could be charged with public lewdness. In general, this charge is applied in cases that involved one or more people engaging in sexual conduct in a public place. Even though it may not sound like it, this is usually […]

Sex Crimes: What Happens to Habitual Offenders in Texas?

December 1, 2012

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 […]