Fort Worth Sex Assault Lawyer

Defense for the Criminally Charged in Fort Worth

If you have been charged with sexual assault in Texas, you could be facing more than just time behind bars. In addition to a hefty prison sentence, you could also be classified as a sexual offender for the rest of your life—making it difficult for you to find employment or maintain personal relationships.

That being said, you should not hesitate to retain the help of a Fort Worth criminal defense lawyer as soon as you have been accused of committing a sexual assault. Even if formal charges have not yet been filed, it may be in your best interest to nip this problem in the bud. In order to do so, it is highly recommended that you discuss your options as soon as possible.

I am a Fort Worth criminal attorney who knows how to handle cases of this nature effectively and discretely, ultimately maximizing your chances of a successful outcome. Request your free consultation today.

Penalties for Sexual Assault

Per Texas Penal Code § 21.011, one would be guilty of sexual assault if they intentionally and knowingly penetrated another person's mouth or sexual organ without their consent and/or engaged in sexual contact with another person without their consent.

In order to prove that the victim had failed to provide consent, however, the prosecution must be able to establish that:

• The offender compelled the victim through the use of force
• The offender compelled the victim through the threat of force
• The victim was unconscious or physically unable to resist
• The victim was not capable of consenting due to mental disease or defect
• The victim was unaware that the assault was occurring
• The offender threatened to use force against another person
• The offender was a public servant who coerced the victim

If the prosecution is successful in proving that one or more of the aforementioned circumstances existed at the time of the assault, the defendant could be convicted of a felony in the second degree. This sex crime is punishable by a term of imprisonment for no less than 2 years but no longer than 20. The offender may also be required to register themselves as a sexual offender upon their release.

Call a Fort Worth Criminal Attorney 24/7

Facing sexual assault charges in Texas? If so, you should waste no time in contacting the Fort Worth sex crime lawyer at our firm. Lead Attorney Samuel R. Terry understands just how much you have to lose, so you can rest assured that he will do everything in his power to successfully defend you against a conviction. That being said, we ask you to take advantage of a free consultation today by calling our office at (817) 882-9977. You can also fill out a free case evaluation form if you would prefer to contact us online.

I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can trust that my firm will be there for you when you need help most.