Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney
In Texas, a criminal conviction for a sexually-based offense can be met with a variety of punishments. In many cases, these punishments can include lengthy prison sentences and steep fines. In certain instances, a judge may order a person convicted of a sexually-based offense to register as a sex offender.
In Texas, crimes of a sexual nature are typically prosecuted and punished based on the status of the victim. For example, a sex crime that results in serious injury to the victim will be punished more harshly than a crime involving minor injuries. Also, sex crimes that victimize vulnerable people, such as children, are punished […]
Sex crimes are penalized harshly by the Texas criminal justice system. These offenses are often grouped into the category of violent crimes, including assault and robbery. Because these crimes are viewed as especially dangerous by both the public and the judicial system, the penalties for a conviction can be very severe.
Law enforcement agencies across the nation are engaged in a continuing effort to stop the harm caused by child predators. One of the most successful operations that has been conducted in the name of this effort is Operation Broken Heart. This widespread operation has been very successful in catching child predators in the act of […]
Under Texas law, minors under the age of 18 are considered a protected class of citizens. This means that crimes which target minors can be punished much more severely than crimes which victimize adults. This is especially true when it comes to crimes of a sexual nature.