# Accused of a Sex Crime? Call Tad | TadLaw **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. The Truth About Sex Crime Cases 2. Categories of Sex Crimes in Texas 3. Juvenile Offenders & Sexting Cases 4. The Bottom Line [https://vimeo.com/1046251765](https://vimeo.com/1046251765) ## **The Truth About Sex Crime Cases** When most people hear the phrase “sex crime,” they picture something vague or based on what they’ve seen in movies—usually something dramatic, like an alleyway assault. But Texas law doesn’t even use the word “rape.” Instead, these offenses fall under broader and more technical statutes like *sexual assault*, *aggravated sexual assault*, or *indecency with a child*. That’s important to understand because the legal consequences depend entirely on the specific charge—and so does your defense. At **The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates**, we handle sex crime defense every day, and each case is as different as the people accused. But what doesn’t change is how aggressively these cases are prosecuted—and how fast you need to act if you’re under investigation or already charged. Let’s break it down. ## Categories of Sex Crimes in Texas Texas law separates these charges into three major groups: ### Crimes Involving Children These are the most aggressively prosecuted—and some of the most devastating to be falsely accused of. Offenses include: - **Sexual Assault of a Child** - **Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child** - **Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child** (This applies when there are at least three incidents over 30 days involving the same child.) The penalty for continuous abuse? A minimum of **25 years in prison**, up to life—with no chance of parole. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Even if you’re innocent, an accusation like this can freeze your life in place and damage your reputation permanently. ### Adult-on-Adult Allegations These aren’t as common as you’d think, but they do happen—often in the form of *date rape* accusations. These cases typically revolve around disputes over consent and sometimes involve claims related to “date rape” drugs. Unlike child-related cases, adult-on-adult charges tend to be more fact-sensitive and hinge on inconsistencies in statements, timelines, and forensic evidence. ### Possession of Child Pornography This is a growing area of prosecution, especially with law enforcement and ISPs actively tracking internet activity. Most people don’t realize that platforms like Xfinity monitor all digital traffic. If you download or even attempt to download illegal content, your provider may report you. Law enforcement can then begin monitoring you—quietly—before executing a search warrant to seize phones, laptops, hard drives, and anything else connected to the internet. We’ve seen many cases where the accused had no idea they were being watched. And when the police show up, it’s already too late to “clear things up.” That’s why legal representation needs to happen *before* charges are filed. For a free legal consultation, call [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) today ## Juvenile Offenders & Sexting Cases Another disturbing trend involves minors. Teens sharing explicit photos of themselves or others can unknowingly commit a felony. Two high school students exchanging images? Technically, that’s the *creation, possession,* and *distribution of child pornography*. We’re seeing more and more of these cases filed in **juvenile court**. We frequently appear in Texas City and other juvenile courts across Southeast Texas, fighting to keep kids from being labeled as sex offenders for the rest of their lives over one bad decision—or even mutual teenage behavior they didn’t understand was criminal. ## The Bottom Line ### You Need a Serious Defense Team Whether you’re an adult falsely accused or the parent of a teenager charged with something they didn’t fully grasp, sex crime charges are not something you can walk away from unprepared. These cases don’t go away quietly. They escalate. And if you wait too long to act, it might be too late to fix it. If you’ve been contacted by law enforcement, are under investigation, or already facing charges related to a sex offense in **Houston**, **Galveston**, or **any surrounding county**, now is the time to act. **LEARN MORE:**[**Innocent of a Sex Crime? Here’s What You’re Up Against**](https://tadlaw.com/blog/innocent-of-a-sex-crime-what-youre-up-against/) **Call us at [(713) 802-1631](tel:+17138021631)** [Schedule Your Confidential Case Evaluation](https://tadlaw.com/contact-us/) **We’ll treat your case with urgency, discretion, and the skill it demands. This isn’t the kind of accusation you fight halfway. You fight with everything you’ve got.** ![Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer Tad Nelson](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tad-IG-Ad-06.jpg) Call or text [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) or fill out our [Free Case Evaluation Form](https://tadlaw.com/contact-us/) to get started Sex Crimes Blog Posts: [Thousands of Rape Kits Untested in Houston Sex Crimes Thousands of Rape Kits Go Untested in Houston, TX and the U.S. It was recently reported that the Houston Crime Lab, once...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/thousands-of-rape-kits-untested-in-houston/) [New Sex Offender Registry Guidelines Sex Crimes The Impact of New Guidelines for Sex Offender Registries When sex offenders are released from prison, in addition to re-acclimating to society,...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/new-sex-offender-registry-guidelines/) [Texas DPS Most Wanted Sex Offender List Sex Crimes Texas Department of Public Safety Releases Most Wanted Sex Offender List In early July, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-dps-most-wanted-sex-offender-list/) [Teen Sexting and Criminal Charges Sex Crimes Teen Sexting on the Rise, Despite Legal Consequences Being a teenager is not easy. 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