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Most sex crimes in Texas are prosecuted as felony offenses, which carry mandatory jail time and sometimes the requirement of… Continue reading Misdemeanor Sex Crimes
Read MoreCan Prosecutors Introduce a Defendant’s Porn Collection as Evidence of Sexual Assault?
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In a criminal trial, the prosecution’s job is to prove that the defendant committed the alleged offense. The objective is… Continue reading Can Prosecutors Introduce a Defendant’s Porn Collection as Evidence of Sexual Assault?
Read MoreWhen Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?
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Contrary to what television crime dramas would have you believe, DNA testing is not a mistake-proof way of identifying criminal… Continue reading When Can a Person Convicted of a Sex Crime Request New Testing of DNA Evidence?
Read MoreIs an Accuser’s Testimony Enough to Send a Person Charged with a Sex Crime to Prison for Life?
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Sex crimes involving child victims often draw the harshest penalties under Texas law. For example, the offense of continuous sexual… Continue reading Is an Accuser’s Testimony Enough to Send a Person Charged with a Sex Crime to Prison for Life?
Read MoreWhy Jury Bias Matters When It Comes to Sex Crimes Cases
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The right to a jury trial is fundamental to our criminal justice system. Having an impartial, unbiased jury is especially… Continue reading Why Jury Bias Matters When It Comes to Sex Crimes Cases
Read MoreCan a Parent Be Charged With a Crime If They Failed to Stop the Other Parent’s Sexual Abuse of Their Child?
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When it comes to sex offenses and sex crimes, Texas prosecutors may look to charge someone other than the actual… Continue reading Can a Parent Be Charged With a Crime If They Failed to Stop the Other Parent’s Sexual Abuse of Their Child?
Read MoreHouston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
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Compelling prostitution–i.e., pimping–is one of the most serious sex crimes a person can be charged with, in Texas. Under the… Continue reading Houston Appeals Court Rules 4-Year-Old Incapable of Committing “Prostitution”
Read MoreThe Role of “Outcry Witnesses” in Texas Sex Crimes Prosecutions
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Hearsay statements are generally not admissible in criminal trials. Hearsay refers to any out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth… Continue reading The Role of “Outcry Witnesses” in Texas Sex Crimes Prosecutions
Read MoreWhat Is the “Rape Shield” Law in Texas?
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In a criminal trial, the defendant has the right to introduce evidence that may serve to undermine the state’s case… Continue reading What Is the “Rape Shield” Law in Texas?
Read MoreUnderstanding the Prosecution’s Duty to “Elect” in Sex Crimes Cases
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When a person is charged with a sex crime, they have the right to understand the exact charge against them.… Continue reading Understanding the Prosecution’s Duty to “Elect” in Sex Crimes Cases
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