Texas, like many other states, treats sex-related offenses differently from other types of violent crime, acknowledging that, while any kind of violent crime inflicts both physical and emotional pain on the victim, the effects of sexual assault are particularly severe and long-lasting, especially if the victim is young. Therefore, Texas requires people convicted of sex-related…
Cases of rape and sexual assault pose challenges in terms of prosecuting the offenders for several reasons. Victims of sex crimes may be reluctant to press charges or even to tell anyone about the attack, either because they fear that people will blame them or not believe them or because they want to avoid reliving…
The movie Doubt is best remembered for its star performances by Viola Davis, the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Meryl Streep, but its character-driven drama hinges on the challenges of establishing certainty regarding accusations of sexual assault. Hoffman plays a priest who teaches at a Catholic school, and he becomes the subject of suspicions about…
An accusation of a sex crime in Texas, carries the potential of loss employment, loss of reputation, sex offender registration and the possibility of a long prison sentence. It is imperative to understand the charges and possible consequences as well as finding the best legal representation to vigorously defend your rights. Have you been…
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