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
Read MoreMisdemeanor Sex Crimes
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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?
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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”
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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
Posted by Tad A. Nelson | Sex Crime
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
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