Tag: Sexual Assault

Violent Crimes: Types, Penalties, and Defense

June 30, 2022

The criminal justice system is a labyrinth of laws and practices that must be expertly navigated from the moment you are charged with a violent crime. Because of their violent nature, these crimes come with harsher punishments that can keep you behind bars for decades.

Understanding Texas Law: Indecency With a Child

July 20, 2021

Texas has strict laws on the books about the protection of children. These laws are especially designed to shield children from becoming the victims of sexual offenses. When you find yourself the target of an investigation of committing a sexual offense against a child, you need to know how to defend yourself. You can start […]

What Happens When You’re Convicted of Child Pornography Charges in Texas

June 23, 2021

Texas laws aggressively pursue anyone who partakes in child pornography in the state. People who are charged with this crime face some of the harshest civil and criminal penalties. They are also subject to being prosecuted both at the state and federal levels. When you find yourself charged with possessing or promoting child pornography in […]

Mental Capacity and Sex Crimes Criminal Defense

May 14, 2019

  Most people accused of a sex crime have one of two options when making their cases in court. They can have their lawyers enter a plea of innocent or guilty depending on factors like the evidence against them, prior criminal histories, and eyewitness testimonies. However, these two plea options may not adequately apply to […]

Warning Signs of Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships

October 11, 2017

We read about the warning signs of inappropriate student-teacher relationships almost every day. We hear about improper student-teacher relationships all too often. News concerning allegations of inappropriate relationships between teachers and their students is on the rise in Texas. Some say it’s an epidemic: Texas currently ranks number one in the nation involving the number of […]