Sex Crimes

Are Prostitution Sting Operations Considered Entrapment?

Published: Aug 11, 2017 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

To determine who is engaging in prostitution around Texas, law enforcement officers will often pretend to be prostitutes, pimps, or other individuals involved with the illicit activity. By acting like a prostitute or pimp, police officers end up meeting and speaking with people who are interested in meeting with prostitutes. Once individuals attempt to purchase a sex act, the officers then reveal their identity and arrest them. Whether the sting was conducted online or in person, it has serious consequences for those charged and raises a lot of questions. One…

Resources for Those Dealing with Sex Crime Accusations

Published: Aug 04, 2017 in Sex Crimes

If you or a loved one has been falsely accused of a sex crime, there are ways to obtain help in your situation. Below is a list of organizations, advocacy groups, and resources for those who have been falsely accused, in need of support, or want to get involved. Although the main purpose of some of these organizations may be focused on victims, many of these groups also reach out to those who are falsely accused to offer aid through resources and information. Save Our Sons http://helpsaveoursons.com Save Our Sons…

How Does Alcohol Affect Consent?

Published: Jul 31, 2017 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

In every state, specific laws determine an age at which an individual can consent to sexual activity with another person. Under Texas law, a person who is 17-years-old or older has the right to consent to any type of sexual activity, but you should learn how consuming alcohol can impair your judgment and thereby your ability to give and/or receive consent. If you’ve been charged with a sex crime and alcohol was involved, contact an experienced Houston sex crimes attorney from The Law Offices of Ned Barnett today at (713)…

What is Date Rape?

Published: May 26, 2017 in Sex Crimes

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the term “date rape.” The term arose from sexual assault cases typically involving women being incapacitated by another person and then taken advantage of. The offenders would usually use some sort of drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both to make their target intoxicated or unconscious. Once they are unable to disagree to the sexual activity or fight back, they would sexual assault them. Now, the term date rape refers to a greater number of circumstances than an actual date between a man…

Texas Marital Rape Laws

Published: May 19, 2017 in Sex Crimes

In previous decades, marital rape was not a possibility. Due to traditional viewpoints, most communities and legislators assumed women would submit to their husbands in regard to intercourse. However, America’s cultural values and laws have evolved over the years to recognize that sexual activity must be consensual – otherwise it is unlawful. Now, marital rape is a form of sexual assault between spouses and is illegal across the country. This is an important law, which protects women in physically and sexually abusive marriages. It provides prosecutors with a way to…