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…
Category: Sex Crimes
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…
Texas Leads the Way for Making Purchasing Sex a Felony
It’s not new that buying sex is illegal. However, as of September 1, 2021, prostitution in Texas will become more serious. A new state law, House Bill 1540, makes purchasing sex, which was previously a Class B misdemeanor, a felony. Along with this change come more serious penalties. Texas is the first state in the…
What to Know About Marital Rape in Texas
Rape, a type of sexual assault, is a serious crime that involves non-consensual intercourse. When rape occurs with a spouse it is commonly referred to as marital rape. People are capable of raping their spouses. Regardless of what some may believe, women have no duty to have sex with their husbands. When someone says no…
I’ve Been Accused of Sexual Assault On My College Campus: Now What?
Unfortunately, sexual assault is one of the most common safety issues facing colleges and universities today. In fact, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which consisted of 5,000 college students at more than 100 colleges, 20 percent of women reported having been forced to submit to non-consensual sexual intercourse. Since…
Defending Against the Accusation of a Sex Crime
One of the worst things a person can be accused of is committing a sex crime. Regardless of your innocence, and how the court may find, the stigma associated with such a heinous act can follow you around for the rest of your life and affect just about every aspect of it. From your ability…
