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What Is Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Texas — And Why Is It So Serious?
Continuous sexual abuse of a young child or disabled individual (Texas Penal Code §21.02) is one of the most devastating criminal charges that exists in Texas law. It carries a minimum sentence…
Can Sexting Lead to Criminal Charges in Texas?
Sexting which is sending sexually explicit messages, images, or videos via text message, social media, or other electronic platforms is commonplace in modern relationships. But in Texas, sexting can cross the line…
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault in Texas?
In Texas, the difference between a charge of sexual assault and a charge of aggravated sexual assault can mean the difference between a possible probation sentence and a mandatory prison term of…
Can You Get Off the Sex Offender Registry in Texas?
If you are currently registered as a sex offender in Texas, you may be wondering whether there is any path to getting your name removed from the registry. The answer depends on…
Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Life in Texas?
For many people convicted of sex crimes in Texas, the prison sentence is only part of the punishment. The requirement to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62 of the Texas…
What Happens After Someone Reports You for a Sex Crime in Texas?
If you have learned, or suspect, that someone has reported you for a sex crime in Texas, you are likely overwhelmed with questions. Will I be arrested? When? What are the police…
Can You Be Arrested for Sexual Assault Based Only on Someone’s Word?
One of the most alarming realities of Texas sex crime law is that a person can be arrested, indicted, prosecuted, and convicted of sexual assault based solely on the testimony of the…
How Forensic Evidence Can Prove Innocence in Sex Crime Cases
When someone is accused of a sex crime in Texas, the prosecution’s case often rests on forensic evidence: a DNA match, a digital forensic report, a child’s recorded interview, or a sexual…
Mike Tyson: Boxing Legend’s Battles with the Law
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what…
Trevor Bauer: MLB Star’s Career Derailed by Assault Allegations
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what…