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Common Probation Conditions for Sex Offenders

Published: Sep 20, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Probation can often seem like the best possible result when you’ve been charged with a sex offense. If offered as part of a plea deal, probation may allow you to avoid jail time and move on with your life with a minimal amount of publicity. However, you need to understand exactly what terms sex offender probation will entail before you agree to the deal. Even if you have to serve jail time, the terms of your probation can have far-reaching consequences. If you’re facing charges for a sexual offense, criminal…

Social Media in Harris County Sex Crimes

Social Media in Harris County Sex Crimes Cases

Published: Sep 06, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Like it or not, social media is part of our lives. We post constantly, and update our feeds with our lives’ details, from trivial moments to major events. Unfortunately, your social media feeds can be used against you if you are charged with a crime and are particularly damaging in a sex crime case. Almost as soon as an accusation is made, you can expect law enforcement to begin combing through your social media history to find evidence against you. Even innocent, beguine posts may be interpreted unfairly to make…

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Texas Sex Crimes and Securing Bail

Published: Aug 16, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

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 go to court instead of fleeing. A judge will determine your bail amount based on the severity of the offense, your criminal past, the likelihood that you will flee, and the danger you allegedly represent…

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When Do State Offenses Become Federal Sex Crimes?

Published: Aug 09, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes, Sex Crimes

On July 6, 2019, international celebrity R. Kelly was arrested for federal sex crimes. Kelly has been at the center of controversy for almost two decades and has faced criminal charges in both state and federal courts. For example, in 2002 he was indicted in Chicago by the Cook County court on 21 counts of child pornography. After a lengthy and well-publicized trial, he was acquitted in 2008 after the main witness against him refused to take the stand. Now, years later, he will again face criminal charges, but this…

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What You Need to Know About False Accusations of Sexual Abuse

Published: Jul 24, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

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 to believe and protect children who may have been abused. Your closest loved ones can begin to distrust you. The only way to truly combat false accusations of sexual abuse is to obtain skilled and…