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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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