Child pornography laws are designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse, reflecting society’s strong desire to shield the most vulnerable. Texas prosecutors are particularly stringent in enforcing these laws, often seeking the harshest penalties for those accused of such crimes. This approach aligns with the public’s desire for stringent…
In the American legal system, one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to anyone accused of a crime is the right to confront the witnesses against them. This right is enshrined in the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which ensures that in criminal prosecutions, defendants can…
Texas criminal law has developed in a way that seek clarity and justice in protecting the rights of victims of sexual assault. Those accused of sexual assault may also face a stigma because of the type of allegations, and sexual assault cases often come down to he-said-she-said credibility issues that…
Sex offender registration is a serious legal requirement that affects individuals convicted of certain sex crimes in Kaufman County, TX. The consequences of a sex offense conviction can be far-reaching, including the requirement to register as a sex offender. As experienced Kaufman County criminal defense attorneys who regularly handle sex…
In the legal landscape of Texas, the question of whether children can testify in a criminal case is an important one. Children’s brains are still developing and they don’t always have a firm a grasp on the difference between the truth and a lie. Not only that, but some children…
In a recent case before an appeals court in Texas, the defendant took issue with his conviction of continuous sexual abuse of a minor. The defendant was originally charged after his stepdaughter came forward to her school counselor, alleging that he had abused her multiple times. A jury found the…
In a recent opinion issued by the Seventh District Court in Texas, the court denied the defendant’s appeal of his sexual assault conviction. Originally, the defendant was arrested, charged, and convicted based on an incident in which he sexually assaulted an acquaintance of his at a party while she was…
In a recent case before a Texas court of appeals, the defendant asked the court to reconsider his guilty verdict for aggravated sexual assault of a child. Originally, the defendant was convicted of the first-degree felony and sentenced to forty-five years in prison. On appeal, the defendant argued that the…
Cases of sexual assault and abuse, especially those involving children, hinge greatly on the perceived credibility of the victim and other witnesses. Because children are often coached into making statements to law enforcement and medical professionals that may incriminate a defendant, the credibility of alleged child victims, as well as…
Criminal investigators and prosecutors have always used whatever technology is available to assist them in finding and prosecuting alleged criminal activity. Technology has come a long way in the past century. Instead of using magnifying glasses and dusting for fingerprints, today’s detectives utilize cutting-edge technology to identify and prosecute criminal…