In the Houston area, law enforcement agencies such as the Houston Police Department regularly run sting operations to arrest suspected prostitutes and buyers of sex. A large percentage of arrests are related to postings on classified ad forums like listcrawler or websites such as eros.com. But how do these stings work? What potential charges is…
Category: Sex Crimes
Texas Sex Offender & Sex Offender Registration Laws
Sex crimes in Texas are punished harshly and expose a person to a potential prison sentence and a permanent criminal record. Many sex crimes in Texas also carry the potential for sex offender registration, which can lead to a defendant’s name and personal information being placed on a public website, restrictions on where a person…
Defending Against False Accusation: Strategies in Sex Crimes Cases
Being falsely accused of a sex crime can be a truly awful experience. In Texas, sex crimes are some of the most serious criminal offenses with the potential for a felony conviction, prison time, sex offender registration and a permanent stain on your record. Fortunately, there are many steps that a person who has been…
When is taking or sharing explicit photos a crime in Texas?
According to researchers, as of 2018, 95% of Americans own and regularly use a cell phone. Not surprisingly, the use of cell phones to take and share explicit photos has also risen dramatically, especially among young people. Although most of the time, sexually explicit recordings are taken and shared consensually, there are also instances when…
What should you do if you are under investigation for a sex crime in Houston?
Being accused of a sex crime, even if charges are never filed, can be absolutely devastating. The stigma of being accused of a sex crime can have great consequences even if you never have to go to court. If a claim against you has been made, it is critical that you understand your rights and…
How are indecency with a child cases defended in Texas?
Indecency with a child is frequently charged in the Houston area and is an extremely serious offense. Indecency with a child can be charged in a variety of situations and can cover accusation of touching or exposure. If you have been charged with indecency with a child, it is critical that you speak with an…
What happens if you are accused of sexual assault of a child in Houston?
Sexual assault of a child is one of the worst accusations a person can face, both under Texas law and personally. Depending on the nature of the allegation, a person accused of sexual assault of a child can face prison time and sex offender registration in addition to damage to a person’s reputation and career….
What happens if you are charged with possession of child pornography in Houston?
Possession of child pornography is an extremely serious offense in Texas. A conviction for possession of child pornography could lead to prison time and sex offender registration. The reality is that even the mere accusation of possession of child pornography can create terrible consequences for a person. If you have been charged with possession of…
How is date rape charged in Texas?
Sex without consent by an acquaintance or a person in a dating relationship is commonly referred to as date rape, although the term can be used in different ways. In Texas, there is no offense known as “date rape.” Instead, most allegations of sex without consent are typically charged as sexual assault. In the Houston…
How we beat a prostitution charge in court in Houston
This week attorney Jose Ceja was set for trial in a prostitution case in Houston. The defendant was a stripper at a popular club who got arrested after an undercover police investigation. The investigation resulted in two arrests. Our client was offered an easy dismissal, but refused to accept the deal out of principle. We…
