Texas Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Lawyers

What Makes Sexual Assault “Aggravated” in Texas?

• The victim is younger than 14 years of age
• The actor causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person during the commission of the offense
• The actor uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense
• The actor acts in concert with another person who engages in the same criminal conduct
• The actor administers a date rape drug (rohypnol, ketamine, GHB, or similar substance) to facilitate the assault
• The victim is elderly (65 or older) or disabled

Penalties for Aggravated Sexual Assault

Standard Aggravated Sexual Assault

• First-degree felony
• 5 to 99 years or life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
• Fine of up to $10,000
• Lifetime sex offender registration with no possibility of early termination
• Community supervision (probation) is generally not available

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14

• Minimum sentence of 25 years
• No parole eligibility until the defendant has served the full 25 years
• If the actor used force, threats, or violence, the minimum is 25 years regardless of additional factors

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 6

• Minimum sentence of 25 years to life
• No parole eligibility until the 25th year