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Jul 16, 2026
Allegations of sexual assault carry some of the most serious consequences under Texas law. Not only can a conviction result in lengthy prison time and mandatory sex offender registration, but the accusation alone can permanently damage your reputation, career, and relationships. If you’re facing such charges, you need to understand what the burden of proof […]
Read Full StoryCriminal Defense · Sex Crimes Involving Children
May 21, 2026
Child pornography cases are taken very seriously by state and federal investigators. This is, in part, due to the difficulty of catching individuals who make, distribute, and possess such obscene materials depicting children. These days, much of child porn lives on the internet, is sent through secured connections, and is downloaded onto people’s computers and […]
Read Full StoryMay 4, 2026
A sting operation happens when the police and/or other law enforcement agencies have officers/agents act as accomplices or victims to gather evidence and arrest potential offenders. An example is a Houston prostitution sting where an undercover police officer acts as a sex worker, solicits you to pay for sexual acts, and then arrests you when […]
Read Full StoryJul 20, 2025
The Texas Penal Code prohibits sexual conduct that is damaging to the well-being of society. This includes indecent exposure and public lewdness, and understanding the nuances between the two is important, as the penalties differ significantly. As the name implies, indecent exposure involves exposing your genitals or anus in public with the intent to arouse […]
Read Full StoryJul 12, 2025
If you have been arrested for a sex crime, you don’t always have to await your trial behind bars. Instead, you may be eligible for bail. Bail is a deposit of money with the court that is returned to you if you attend all of your legal proceedings. It’s basically a guarantee that you will […]
Read Full StoryJul 9, 2025
Someone may have accused you of sexually abusing a child in your life – maybe a student, neighbor, relative, or your own child – and as a result, you may be facing your worst nightmare. These types of false allegations can tear apart your family, social life, and career despite your innocence. Naturally, adults want […]
Read Full StoryMay 29, 2025
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re probably asking yourself, “should I plead guilty?” It’s likely that the prosecutor has offered you a plea bargain, and they’re pressuring you to accept it. A plea bargain is a contract between you and the prosecutor’s office involving the prosecutor’s promise of reduced penalties in exchange for […]
Read Full StoryCriminal Defense · Student Crimes
May 9, 2025
College campuses across Texas are patrolled by their own police departments, but many students and parents are unsure about the extent of their authority. Whether you’re attending a public university or a private college, it’s important to understand that campus police in Texas are fully empowered law enforcement officers. They can make arrests, issue citations, […]
Read Full StoryChild Sex Crimes · Criminal Defense · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Apr 4, 2025
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the world. AI is also changing how the law views digital content. From auto-generated art to deepfake videos, AI can now create things that look incredibly real, including images that cross serious legal lines – especially when AI is used to create or manipulate sexually explicit images […]
Read Full StoryMar 20, 2025
If you’ve been falsely accused of sexual assault in Texas or any criminal sex offense, you’re probably feeling shocked, scared, and unsure of what to do next. It’s one of the most serious allegations a person can face—and even if you’re completely innocent, just being accused can change your life in an instant. You might […]
Read Full StoryCriminal Defense · DUI · DWI
Mar 10, 2025
If you’ve been charged with DWI, you may already have had to pay bail and the vehicle impound fee. Unfortunately, these costs are minor compared to the fees you could potentially face if you are convicted. The reality is that you could wind up paying thousands of dollars as a result of your conviction, even […]
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