Texas Attorneys for Sex Crime Allegations
Charging someone with a sex offense is one of the most devastating things a prosecutor can do. The moment people know someone has been charged, they may assume that person is guilty and change their behavior toward him or her. If this has happened to you, you know how painful it can be.
At a time like this, you need an attorney who will take your side, be your advocate and take charge of your defense. At the Schneider Law Firm, P.C., in Fort Worth, Texas, our aggressive criminal defense lawyers stand up for people who have been accused of sex offenses. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Defending Against Adult and Child Sex Charges
While there are many different types of sex offenses under Texas law, they generally fall into two major categories.
- The first is rape or sexual assault against an adult. Often these charges come from allegations of date rape or other ambiguous situations where there are questions about whether someone consented to a sexual act.
- The other major type is child sex crimes, including fondling and molestation. These charges often involve family members or other close associates of alleged child victims. In some cases, allegations come up during unrelated family disputes. There are also many cases involving dating relationships between teenagers and young adults.
We know these charges are stressful, and we are experienced at helping our clients focus on their criminal defense so they can hopefully avoid the most serious consequences.
Confronting Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
In many criminal cases, pleading guilty to a lesser offense in exchange for a sentence of probation can be a good strategy for helping many defendants avoid serious long-term consequences. But the Texas sex offender registry laws change all that.
Even if you only serve probation on a sex charge, you will still be required to register as a sex offender. Most sex crimes require lifetime registration and every session the legislature seems to make new and tougher rules for sex offenders.
In order to avoid sex offender registration, you will either need to either get the charges dropped or reduced or win acquittal at trial. Our attorneys understand the seriousness of these cases and are prepared to go all the way to win our clients' freedom.
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Arlington Sexual Assault Attorney
If you've been charged with a sex crime, don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your criminal defense options with a dedicated attorney.
