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Jun 11, 2026
Finding reliable support after a sex crime accusation can be one of the most challenging and critical steps. While your attorney is your primary advocate in the legal system, there are organizations and resources that can provide vital information, advocacy, and community support outside of the courtroom. Advocacy and Support for those Falsely Accused of […]
Read Full StoryJun 4, 2026
Being charged with a sex crime can be devastating, and most people find the legal process for these crimes to be overwhelming and confusing. Your alleged offense may be described as importuning, but this term is certainly foreign to most people. Charges for importuning involve defendants who have supposedly encouraged or solicited a minor to […]
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 StoryApr 11, 2026
When someone is convicted of a sex crime in Texas, and punished with imprisonment, probation, and sex offender registration, it is to both punish and prevent them from committing similar crimes. However, people often find themselves accused and charged with subsequent sex offenses after being released despite these efforts. Is this due to the stigma […]
Read Full StorySex Crimes · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Mar 3, 2026
Child pornography is illegal under Texas and federal law. However, knowing it is unlawful does not automatically prevent a charge. Nor does it clarify when and why charges were filed or what penalties you could face. Considering how intimidating child pornography accusations are, it is best to know how child porn charges arise. Know what […]
Read Full StoryFeb 6, 2026
Sex crimes are some of the most controversial and sensitive in Texas’ justice system. The implications of such accusations can be life-changing and long-lasting. Some of the best defenses against criminal allegations can be built around the concept of whether the victim gave consent or not. Understanding the nuances of consent is crucial for anyone facing […]
Read Full StoryChild Sex Crimes · Sex Crimes · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Jan 8, 2026
Every state, including Texas, has an age at which an individual can legally consent to sex. Before this, a minor cannot lawfully consent to sexual intercourse or other actions. This can put adolescents and young adults at odds with the law. It can even result in severe statutory rape charges, despite the activity being consensual. […]
Read Full StorySep 12, 2025
If you are facing accusations of sexual assault or another sex crime in Texas, the stakes could not be higher. Your freedom, reputation, and future are all on the line. While every criminal case involves complicated rules of evidence, sex crime cases bring special challenges because of Texas Rule of Evidence 412. This rule, often […]
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 […]
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