SEX CRIMES: THE BASICS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT CLAIMS IN TEXAS
Reach Out Today Nothing is more frightening than being accused of committing a sex crime, and no other crime carries a greater stigma based on a single accusation. Since most sex crimes have no physical evidence to corroborate them, an accusation can be brought against a person based on the word of one other individual. […]
WHAT DOES “AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT” FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY MEAN?
If you’re facing sexual assault allegations, it’s imperative that you speak to a highly-skilled Texas sex crimes attorney before talking with anyone in law enforcement. Under state law, sexual assault involves any form of sexual activity that lacks consent or actively agreeing to engage in a sexual act with another person of legal age. Last […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN TEXAS
Any time a person contacts law enforcement and claims sexual contact occurred without their consent law enforcement will begin an investigation. The focus of the investigation can range from penetration (including by object or oral penetration), lack of consent of the victim, or in situations of statutory rape if the person is younger than 17 […]
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF FALSELY ACCUSED OF A SEX CRIME?
A false accusation can be life-changing, especially when the allegations involve rape. But all too often, we see people make the huge mistake of not taking these allegations seriously from the beginning. Here’s what you can do to help mitigate an unthinkable outcome: LIMIT COMMUNICATIONS Immediately hire legal representation, and do not speak to ANYONE […]
