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A sex crimes conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Even after you have served any prison… Continue reading Can You Get a Sex Crimes Arrest Expunged From Your Record?
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Right to Confront Your Accuser in a Rape Trial
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Every criminal defendant has a constitutional right to confront the witnesses against them. Such rights are especially crucial in sex… Continue reading Understanding Your Right to Confront Your Accuser in a Rape Trial
Read MoreHow Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
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Sex crimes, and in particular alleged offenses against children, tend to draw a strong reaction from prosecutors and the public… Continue reading How Precise Does an Accuser Need to Be When Testifying About a Sex Crime?
Read MoreCan a Texas City Restrict Where a Convicted Sex Offender May Live?
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One of the well-known consequences of a sex crimes conviction in Texas is being forced to register as a sex… Continue reading Can a Texas City Restrict Where a Convicted Sex Offender May Live?
Read MoreHow Far Can Houston Sex Crimes Prosecutors Go in Referencing My Past Criminal Record?
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A common prosecution tactic in sex crimes cases is to introduce evidence of the defendant’s “bad character,” such as a… Continue reading How Far Can Houston Sex Crimes Prosecutors Go in Referencing My Past Criminal Record?
Read MoreIs Bigamy a Sex Crime in Texas?
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It is common knowledge that you cannot legally be married to more than one person at the same time. But… Continue reading Is Bigamy a Sex Crime in Texas?
Read MoreWhen Is Hearsay Evidence Admissible in a Sex Crimes Case?
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In a criminal trial, hearsay evidence is typically inadmissible to establish the defendant’s guilt. A hearsay statement is one that… Continue reading When Is Hearsay Evidence Admissible in a Sex Crimes Case?
Read MoreUnderstanding Internet Sex Crimes: What is Illegal and What is Not?
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People utilize the internet for many reasons, one of which is to send explicit messages or images. While there is… Continue reading Understanding Internet Sex Crimes: What is Illegal and What is Not?
Read MoreHow Civil Commitment for “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
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Sex crimes and sexually based offenses carry more than a social stigma. A conviction often requires defendants to permanently register… Continue reading How Civil Commitment for “Sexually Violent Predators” Works in Texas
Read MoreHow Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
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Rape trials often come down to the conflicting testimony of the accuser and the defendant. Even though prosecutors must prove… Continue reading How Houston Juries Resolve “He Said/She Said” Rape Cases
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