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Law enforcement agents will often use different methods to target offenders who are trying to engage in prostitution in Texas. Under the law, police and other agents will pretend to be prostitutes or pimps involved in the illicit activity. These operations, called stings, often result in criminal charges. But are these legal maneuvers, or is […]
Read Full StorySex Crimes · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Dec 13, 2019
If you are facing Harris County child sex abuse charges, you need to act fast to avoid devastating criminal penalties and the collateral consequences of a sex crime conviction. The stakes are particularly high when the alleged victim is a child, because of enhanced penalties and increased pressure on the judge and prosecutor to bring […]
Read Full StoryDec 11, 2019
Law enforcement and prosecutors in Texas and across the nation are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases. Hundreds of thousands of so-called rape kits, containing samples of fabrics, hair, and fluids collected from rape victims, remain untested. As a result, the sampling, storage, and testing procedures often […]
Read Full StoryOct 22, 2019
Sending nude photos to someone without consent is never a good idea. But now it is a crime under Texas law. Even in situations where sending the material was consensual, relationships sour and false allegations could put you in a difficult legal position. If you find yourself charged with a crime relating to sending sexually […]
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Feb 1, 2019
It has been widely reported in the media that Fortnite and other online games are attracting sexual predators. In Broward County, Florida, a 41-year-old man was recently arrested and charged with sex crimes related to victimizing at least 20 children. The man would use the popular game Fortnite to coerce his victims into sending him […]
Read Full StoryChild Sex Crimes · Criminal Defense · Sex Crimes
Jan 4, 2019
When you and your children’s other parent are fighting for custody, you each may do and say things you would never have expected. It is a contentious situation that will impact your children’s lives and futures. While you may strive to obtain shared or full custody within the bounds of the law, some parents will […]
Read Full StoryDec 31, 2018
The topic of sexual violence is frequently in the news. Some reporters unflinchingly use the term “rape.” In conversation, rape denotes non-consensual sexual intercourse. It is often understood to convey that force or a date rape drug like was used. Others use the term sexual assault. This is more ambiguous when used on the news […]
Read Full StoryJun 15, 2018
Ayissha Morgan, a guest on MTV’s “Catfish,” recently accused the show’s host and executive producer Nev Schulman of sexual misconduct. On the program, Schulman entertains audiences by trying to determine if people using dating apps are actually who they claim to be. Morgan alleges that during her time on the show, Schulman harassed her and […]
Read Full StoryJun 8, 2018
The rate of sex crime arrests has been increasing in Houston since the beginning of 2018. The accusation, and potential conviction, of a sex crime can have a devastating impact on your life. The penalties associated with sex offenses are severe. These consequences become more severe, however, for those charged with sex crimes as a […]
Read Full StoryMay 18, 2018
The difference between sexual assault and harassment may not always be clear. Both actions are types of sexual misconduct, and both are illegal. The primary difference between the two is that sexual harassment is a civil matter, with claims generally arising out of employment-related disputes. Sexual assault, on the other hand, is a criminal offense. […]
Read Full StoryApr 26, 2018
Every parent’s nightmare is having something bad happen to their child. For a mother or father, something even worse is being accused of causing that harm. Cases of parents being accused of sexual assault of a child are rare. But when such cases arise, they usually are difficult to resolve at both the legal and […]
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