Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sexual Assault
Many people are blindsided by a rape allegation. After all, a majority of allegations involve people who know each other. Maybe… Continue reading What to Do if You Are Accused of Rape
Read More“I Thought She Was 17” Is Not a Defense to Texas Statutory Rape Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Who hasn’t watched an episode of To Catch a Predator and chuckled at the foolishness of men driving hours to… Continue reading “I Thought She Was 17” Is Not a Defense to Texas Statutory Rape Charges
Read MoreSex Crimes Increase in Harris County—But Defendants Can Still Fight the Charges
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
According to reporting by Community Impact, Harris County saw a significant rise in sexual assault cases in 2021 compared to… Continue reading Sex Crimes Increase in Harris County—But Defendants Can Still Fight the Charges
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Texas Sex Offender Registry
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Anyone who is facing charges for sex offenses under Texas state or federal law may be required to register as… Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Texas Sex Offender Registry
Read MoreAre Sex Crimes Charged Under Federal or State Law?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Sex crimes in Texas are extremely serious offenses, and it is critical to have a Texas sex crimes defense lawyer… Continue reading Are Sex Crimes Charged Under Federal or State Law?
Read MoreTexas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
Human trafficking–also known as sex trafficking–is traditionally understood to mean “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some… Continue reading Texas Prosecutors Make Aggressive Use of “Human Trafficking” Law to Address Sex Crimes
Read More3 Quick Facts About Texas Romeo & Juliet Laws
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Sexual Assault
You probably do not expect the ill-fated heroes from a Shakespearean tragedy to come to your rescue when charged with… Continue reading 3 Quick Facts About Texas Romeo & Juliet Laws
Read MoreSealing a Criminal Sex Offense Record
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Under Texas law, those who are convicted of certain criminal offenses could qualify to have their record sealed at a… Continue reading Sealing a Criminal Sex Offense Record
Read MoreAggravated Sex Crimes
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
Unlike many other types of crimes, sex offenses are usually charged as felonies. Felony sex crime convictions come with severe… Continue reading Aggravated Sex Crimes
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Consent Laws in Texas
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
It is not uncommon for people to be charged with a sex crime regardless of their intent, especially if there… Continue reading What You Should Know About Consent Laws in Texas
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