Sex Crimes

What Should I Do If I’m Falsely Accused of Rape?

Published: Jun 09, 2017 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

While being the subject of any criminal accusation can be incredibly stressful, if you have been accused of something as serious as sexual assault, and more particularly, the crime of rape, the consequences can be exceptionally dire. Even more difficult is the case when you have been falsely accused of rape. It is sad, but true that accusations of rape and subsequent convictions sometimes happen when the rape did not actually occur, or when the wrong person has been charged with the crime. If you have been accused of rape…

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…

Minimum Mandatory Sentences for Sex Cases

Published: May 12, 2017 in Sex Crimes

A mandatory minimum sentence is the shortest length of time you must spend behind bars for committing a particular offense. These guidelines exist because federal and some state legislatures have decided that offenders of certain crimes should spend at least a set amount of time in prison. These mandatory minimums cannot be ignored by judges or decreased by good behavior during incarceration. In Texas, there are several minimum sentences for drug, sex, and violence crimes. If you are charged with a felony, then you face a minimum amount of time…

What Should I Do If Someone Falsely Accused Me of a Sex Crime?

Published: Apr 26, 2017 in Sex Crimes

Many people are accused of crimes they did not commit. This is especially true when it comes to sex crimes. Divorces and child custody disagreements can bring about false accusations of sexual assault, child molestation, and other sex crimes. Even teachers, babysitters, and others who work with children may face accusations. If you’re in such a dire situation, you need a Houston sex crimes lawyer on your side. At The Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we are here to protect your rights and are prepared to aggressively defend against any…