Derek Adame
If you’ve been accused of child abuse in Texas, it’s important to understand the potential legal ramifications. You may wonder whether a criminal conviction for child abuse will land you in jail. The short answer is that there are several possible outcomes depending...
If you've been charged with solicitation of a prostitute in Texas, you may be wondering what the penalties are. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple. The penalties can range from a misdemeanor to a felony and depend on various factors, such as the age of the...
Earlier this month, Justin Barrett Frazell, a former country radio station host in North Texas, pleaded no contest to a Denton County indecent assault charge. According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Frazell had sex crimes convictions on his record prior to adding...
Drawing the Line Between Rape & Statutory Rape Every state has its own age of consent laws. In Texas, the age of consent is 17, meaning anyone who is younger than 17 cannot legally consent to participating in sexual activity. As such, the primary difference...
Sexual assault is one of those offenses that is highly frowned upon by society, but just because someone is accused of rape, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are guilty. In the criminal justice system, defendants will often plead “not guilty” to a charge, and it’s no...
You’re probably familiar with the term “statutory rape.” Though state laws vary, statutory rape laws address the issue of adults (individuals age 18 and older) engaging in sexual activity and sexual intercourse with minors – people under the age of 18. Each state has...
Growing up, you probably heard about “statutory rape.” If you’re male, you may have worried about dating young girls out of fear that their parents may have you arrested for statutory rape. If you’re female, older suitors may have not dated you because of your age....
Last week, D. Walker, 59, a former softball coach at Lake Dallas High School pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with a female student at the school. According to Denton County First Assistant District Attorney Jamie Beck, the ex-coach received...