Category: Sex Crimes

Revenge Porn Laws in Texas: Where Do They Stand after Legal Debate?

Revenge porn laws have been a heavily contested subject of debate in recent years. As a result, in the state of Texas, the law has...

Texas Punishes Sexual Assault More Harshly If You’re Married

Regardless of the circumstance, sexual assault is one of the most grievous offenses one person can commit against another. In all 50 states, sexual assault...

Sex Trafficking in Texas: How the Law Works

It’s been more than a decade since Texas turned its focus to sex trafficking inside U.S. borders. In recent months, the effects seem to be...

Commit These Crimes, Go on the Texas Sex Offender Registry

While the Texas Sex Offender Registry was created to inform and protect the public at large, registering can negatively impact nearly every aspect of an...

When Is Sexting Illegal in Texas?

These days we do everything with our phones. Chat. Navigate. Surf the web. Manage our finances. Play games. Watch videos. It makes sense, then, that...

Strategies Lawyers Use to Fight Texas Sexual Assault Charges

Sexual assault, commonly known as rape, is a quite-serious offense that can lead to decades of jail time, and potentially even life in prison for...

Acts That Can Lead to a Texas Harassment Charge

Are you or someone you know facing harassment charges in Texas? A conviction can have long lasting consequences that you will want to avoid, including...

Which Crimes are Considered “Sexual Offenses” Under Texas Law?

Not all crimes are created equally. Being charged with assault is a far cry from facing sexual assault charges. Not only is there a stigma...