Tag: Sexual Assault

What Is Acquaintance Rape? Is It Prosecuted Differently?

May 25, 2016

In the state of Texas, the crime of rape is legally known as sexual assault. A person who engages in any type of sexual contact or intercourse with another person without that person’s consent may be charged with sexual assault. It is also a crime to engage in sexual intercourse with a person who legally […]

4 Types of Sex Crimes and Their Consequences

May 18, 2016

A sex crime is a certain type of criminal offense that includes some sexual component. This sexual component usually involves a crime that involves the sexual act or which involves the sexual organs or genitals of the offender or the victim. In Texas, sex crimes are considered extremely serious. As a result, the punishments for […]