Sexual Assault
The offense of sexual assault occurs when a person intentionally or knowingly sexually assaults another without the consent of the other person. Instances of sexual assault may involve physical or verbal violence, threats, or force. Sexual assault is considered a sex crime, which means that it is an illegal sexual act that is punishable by law.
Sexual assault is classified as a felony offense. The criminal classification will depend upon the age of the accused, the age of the victim, the type of sexual assault committed, if the victim sustained bodily injury, if the accused has a prior criminal record, and if the accused has prior sex crime convictions.
Even if you are innocent, you face discrimination from your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers once you have been charged with a sex crime. For this reason, it is always in your best interest to hire a qualified criminal defense attorney once you have been charged with sexual assault. A sex crimes attorney can advise you throughout the legal process, protect your constitutional rights, and provide you with quality resources.
Types of Sexual Assault
The following is a list of frequently committed sex crimes in Texas:
- rape
- attempted rape
- date rape
- marital rape
- child molestation
- incest
- sexual harassment
- unlawful restraint
- indecent exposure
- indecency with a child
If a person is convicted of sexual assault, he/she faces a variety of life altering legal consequences such as jail or prison time, fines, probation, parole, community service, and court ordered treatment. Additionally, the person will have to list his/her name and other relevant information in the Texas Sex Offender Registry, which is accessible to the public. Enlistment on the Sex Offender Registry can lead to restricted employment, housing, and education opportunities.
Montgomery & Walker County Criminal Defense Attorney Douglas W. Atkinson
People who have been charged with sexual assault in Montgomery and Walker County need to obtain the services of a qualified criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled prior sex crime cases. Doug Atkinson is an aggressive sex crimes attorney who places every effort into his clients' defense. When people hire Doug Atkinson, they can be assured that they will be given thoughtful consideration, effective legal representation, and one-on-one counsel from an experienced, aggressive lawyer.
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