While that is not true of every single sex-related crime in Texas, most sex offenses in Texas will require you to register as a sex offender. Frequently, that registration status lasts a lifetime, meaning you will always be on the Texas sex offender registry, which is public record. No matter where you live in Texas,…
If you have been charged with sexual assault in Texas, you could be in a world of trouble. Texas law takes sexual assault seriously and provides for penalties that reflect that. Sexual assault in Texas is always a felony. Depending upon what class of felony you are charged with, you could be looking at up…
The internet is a potent tool that changed the face of the world and our culture a thousand times over. Within the internet are countless tools for learning, ways to communicate and share, but also many different kinds of dangers. Sex crimes are not a new idea, but internet sex crimes add a wide net of concerns…
Being involved in a case around sex crimes can be a stressful ordeal. Sex crime accusations are taken very seriously by law enforcement officials and the community at large. Do you have questions about what happens during an investigation? Are you looking for tips on what to do if you’re accused of a sex crime?…
Did you know that Texas has laws that “put an expiry date” on certain lawsuits? These exist under a set of laws known as the statute of limitations and restrict how long an individual can take before filing a lawsuit. But why would the state put time limits on lawsuits? First, time restrictions ensure that…
Texas Romeo and Juliet Laws: What You Need to Know One in 5 girls and one in 20 boys experience sexual assault in their lifetime. In an era of increased social awareness, with movements like #MeToo, bringing justice to victims is critical. That’s why statutory rape laws were enacted: to protect victims by establishing the age at which they…
We’re currently living in the age of the #MeToo movement. Education on sexual assault and consensual sex is prevalent. People are opening up to their experiences with rape — both victims and assailants. We’re focusing on the victims, but not so much about the ones accused and the laws that also protect them. For example,…
In 2011, 19,091 people were convicted of a sexual assault offense in the state of Texas. But what does that mean? Criminal sexual assault cases include a vast amount of varied data types and many different pieces of legislation. The law is so opaque in some cases that it’s not uncommon to not understand how…
Have you always felt lust for underage girls and boys? Or did your pornography obsession turn dark? Child pornography addiction is more common than we think. There are currently 1.3 million images online depicting sexual abuse against a minor, all available for free on the dark web. Direct communication such as webcamming is also common,…
There’s no easy way to handle a false sexual harassment claim. Such an extreme allegation can stir up a lot of emotions for you and your loved ones, even if you know you’re innocent. Everything in your life kind of gets put on hold as you come up with a defense for your case. But,…
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