The digital age has made the internet a central part of daily life. This has been beneficial in countless ways, but it has also opened the door to new types of criminal activity. Among the most serious offenses are federal…
Category: Sex Crimes
2024
Typically, sex offenses are charged and handled at the state level – but not always. The federal government has jurisdiction to assume prosecutorial control over many any criminal case. There are, however, certain specific elements that can move a sex…
2024
Category: Sex Crimes | Sex Crimes Against Children
Enacted in 2007 as part of the Texas Legislature’s package of child sex offenses known as “Jessica’s Law” (mandatory minimum sentencing for certain child sex offenses, lifetime parole restrictions following offender release, lifetime sex offender registration, and restrictions about residency,…
2024
Category: Illegal Pornography | Sex Crimes
In Houston, as in many other jurisdictions, false accusations of child pornography crimes can have devastating consequences for individuals and their families.
In this blog post, we will explore the legal remedies available to individuals wrongly accused of child…
2024
More than four decades ago, the First District Court of Appeals, based in Houston, defined an extraneous offense as: “… any act or misconduct, whether resulting in prosecution or not, which is not shown in the charging instrument and which …
2024
Category: Police Misconduct | Sex Crimes | Sex Crimes Against Children | Sexual Assault
Since 2016, the Houston Police Department (HPD) has received 2.8 million crime reports. During part of those eight years, HPD used a code called “Suspended – Lack of Personnel” to “suspend” investigations into as many as 264,000 crime reports.
While…
2024
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Sex Crimes
Facing federal child pornography charges in Houston is a serious legal matter with potentially severe consequences. Being falsely accused of such a crime has devastating effects on an individual’s reputation, livelihood, and personal well-being.
Defending against such false accusations…
2023
False accusations of federal sex crimes can have devastating consequences. These charges in particular can affect not only an individual’s reputation but also their personal and professional lives. In this blog post, we’ll explore proactive steps individuals can take to…
2023
Category: Sex Crimes
Being wrongfully accused of a sex crime in Texas is a nightmare scenario that can instantly turn your life upside down. False allegations can lead to severe social stigmatization, strained relationships, and the looming threat of harsh legal consequences. When…
2023
Sex crimes are among the most heinous offenses, causing significant harm to victims and carrying severe legal consequences for perpetrators.
In this state, the law strongly stands against sex crimes, with stringent penalties and lasting repercussions. Beyond the immediate…