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…
Category: Sex Crimes
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…
Can you get bond conditions modified in a sex case?
If you are charged with a sex offense in the Greater Houston area, one of the difficulties you may face while you are on bond is having to comply with conditions imposed by the court. Many bond conditions in sex crimes cases can be extremely strict and disrupt your life, including your ability to see…
How to defend against a false accusation of sexual assault
Sexual assault is one of the most serious crimes in Texas. Sexual assault carries steep punishments, including the potential for prison and sex offender registration. A charge of sexual assault can be made even more difficult if you have been falsely accused. False accusations of sexual assault – both by adults and by children –…
Have you been cited and released for prostitution?
There are reports lately of people being cited and released by the Houston Police Department and other agencies for prostitution. Historically, if you were arrested for prostitution as a result of a sting you would be arrested and processed immediately. This meant that you would be taken to jail and appear before a magistrate who…
What Is the Offense of Online Solicitation in Texas?
Online solicitation of a minor is an offense that is regularly filed in the Greater Houston area. If you are charged with Online Solicitation, you need an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney to defend you. The potential consequences of a conviction can include prison time and registration as a sex offender. The offense of online…
How to get your prostitution case dismissed in Houston
Effective September 1, 2021, attempting to purchase sex has become a felony. This is an aggressive move by the Texas government and makes Texas the first state to make a first-time prostitution offense a felony. Specifically, a first-time prostitution offense has gone from being a Class “B” misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in…
