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Fighting for Those Accused of Sex Crimes in Texas

Simply being charged with a sex crime – even if you are not convicted – can have a devastating impact on your reputation and your future. Even though Americans are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the negative stigma of a sex crime charge can be life-changing. Sex crimes are prosecuted aggressively in Texas, and prosecutors do not go easy on alleged perpetrators.

At The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC, our firm offers equally aggressive criminal defense strategies to the criminally accused. Our San Antonio sex crime defense attorney has extensive experience handling these kinds of sensitive cases – and we’re ready to put that experience to work for you.

Call (210) 775-2000 or contact us online to get started on your case with a free consultation with a sex crime lawyer in San Antonio, TX.

What Are Considered Sex Crimes in Texas?

If you have been accused of committing a sex crime, your reputation and freedom are at stake. Your personal and professional relationships will likely be damaged, and your job could be on the line.

Sex crimes range in severity and can either be misdemeanors or felonies. At The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC, our San Antonio sex crime attorney understands the impact these charges can have on your life. We have experience defending against all kinds of sex crimes.

Examples of sex crimes in San Antonio, TX include:

  • Rape
  • Public lewdness
  • Prostitution/solicitation
  • Internet sex crimes
  • Sexual assault
  • Molestation
  • Failure to register as a sex offender
  • Child pornography (possession or promotion)

Most sex offenses in Texas are considered felonies under state law. If convicted, the penalties of a first-degree, second-degree, or state jail felony carry the potential for up to multiple years in prison, steep fines, and sex offender registration. Sentencing for sex crimes varies from case to case.

The severity of the penalties associated with each kind of sex crime depends on the circumstances of the incident as well as other factors, such as whether you are a repeat offender.

If convicted of a sex crime, you could be punished with:

  • Jail or prison time
  • Fines
  • Mandatory sex offender registration
  • Loss of rights, such as the right to vote, run for public office, and own a gun

Sex Offender Registration in San Antonio

If you are charged with a crime involving a minor, you then could face years in prison along with other serious penalties such as sex offender registration. Sex offender registration can last a lifetime. It requires that the accused sex offender report to the police and report any relocation or move. This also means having to live far away from children, schools, or your work.

Call a San Antonio Sex Crime Attorney – (210) 775-2000

If you are facing sex crime charges, you undoubtedly have a lot on the line. Even if you have been falsely accused, you need an aggressive sex crime defense lawyer in San Antonio to stand up for you and to fight for your rights.

Call us today at (210) 775-2000 or contact us online to schedule your complimentary consultation.
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