Sex Crimes Attorneys Serving Clients Across Texas
The state of Texas takes crimes related to sexual assault very seriously. Even an accusation of being involved in a crime of this nature can have significant impacts on every aspect of your life. If you have been charged with a sex crime in Texas, it is critical to retain the services of an attorney who can represent your interests and help you clear your name. With so much of your future at stake, you need a legal team you can count on. Our law firm has over 20 years of experience representing people in the area who have been accused of sex crimes. To discuss your situation, contact our office today.
Our Experience
Our Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys have decades of experience fighting for clients accused of serious sex crimes, including, but not limited to:
- Rape
- Sexual Battery
- Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
- Sexual Assault
- Bestiality
- Indecency with a Child
- Sexual Coercion
- Improper Relationship between Educator and Student
- Voyeurism (if the person was under the age of 14)
- Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography
- Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution (of a child under 18 years old)
- Compelling Prostitution of a child under the age of 18
Sexual Assault Crimes in Texas
Crimes related to sexual assault are not taken lightly in Texas. These crimes occur when there is an absence of consent or any sort of physical violence or threats were made against the victim. Certain acts can be upgraded to aggravated sexual assault, which results in a much greater set of consequences. Aggravated sexual assault crimes involve the infliction of serious bodily injury to the victim, death, fear of death, kidnapping, use of a deadly weapon, used a “date rape drug,” or if the victim was younger than 14 years of age, elderly, or disabled.
Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction
Anyone who is convicted of a sex crime in the state of Texas faces serious repercussions that can have lifelong impacts. Sexual assaults in Texas are usually considered second-degree felonies. A conviction of this magnitude can result in a fine of up to $10,000 and/or a prison sentence between 2 and 20 years. There are situations in which a sexual assault is upgraded to a felony in the first degree, which has a penalty of 5 to 99 years in state prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000.
Defenses Against Sexual Assault Crimes
If you have been charged with a crime related to sexual assault in the state of Texas, you need an experienced attorney who can effectively represent your interests. There are certain defenses that may be able to be used. Of course, your attorney will need to assess the situation and determine what possible defenses may be applicable. Some of the defenses that may be able to be used against sex crime charges include the following:
- Lack of intent
- Lack of knowledge
- Insanity
- Consent of the victim
Contact Your Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Today
If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime in Texas, you need to be prepared for a lifetime of repercussions, both socially and criminally. Often times, the social implications last for years after the accusations, even if your name has been cleared. Therefore, it is critical to have an attorney that can effectively prove your innocence if you have been wrongfully accused. Our attorneys have over 20 years of experience representing clients charged with a variety of offenses. Contact our office today to learn how we can help.