Sex Crimes

Texas Sexual Assault Statistics

Published: Apr 19, 2017 in Sex Crimes

Unfortunately, sexual assault statistics show rape and sexual violence as a serious problem across the country, including in Texas. Tens of thousands of children and adults are victimized each year, and these individuals must deal with the long-lasting physical and psychological effects of the crime, which can hinder their education, career, and personal relationships. For some, sexual assault is a trauma that is never entirely overcome. That is why educational institutions, legislators, and law enforcement agencies must take all issues related to sexual assault seriously, including prevention, reporting offenses, investigating…

How Much Sex Offender Information Can the Public See?

Published: Apr 10, 2017 in Sex Crimes

One of the many reasons you should tenaciously defend yourself against any sex crimes charge is because your private information, including what you look like and where you live, becomes public once you have to register as a sex offender. This requirement for offenders is meant to track your whereabouts and alert the public to a potential safety risk. It is all in the name of public safety, despite increasing the stigma surrounding your offense and making it difficult for you to move on with your life. If you are…

Do I Have to Register in Texas if I Was Convicted of a Sex Crime In Another State?

Published: Apr 03, 2017 in Sex Crimes

No matter where you live, a sex crime conviction comes with harsh penalties and haunting effects. As part of the consequences, all states require you to register as a sex offender; however, the requirements vary, depending on the crime and state in which it occurred. So what happens when you are convicted of a sex crime in one state and then move to Texas? A Houston sex crimes lawyer can explain the process to you. If you have additional questions about this process or living with a sex crimes conviction,…

Social Media in Sex Crimes Cases

Published: Mar 31, 2017 in Sex Crimes

It is rare to meet someone who does not have at least one social media account these days. According to the Pew Research Center, 68 percent of adults in the U.S. have a Facebook page. Between 21 and 28 percent use Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram. The numbers may be higher for adolescents who have grown up with smartphones and social media. It is not surprising then that both prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers use social media in sex crime cases. In general, social media content can be admitted as…

Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships

Published: Mar 24, 2017 in Sex Crimes

It recent years, news stories across the country about student-teacher relationships have garnered a lot of attention. It is important to remember that in Texas, these relationships are not only considered improper but are also unlawful. The state penal code addresses sexual relationships between students and teachers within the same schools, making this conduct a second-degree felony sex crime for the educator. However, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more needs to be done. The current law offers too many loopholes for inappropriate relationships to continue. This is demonstrated by the…