A Quick Overview of Sexual Assault Cases

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Sexual assault is a term used to refer a particular attack that is sexual in nature. If you look into the legal definition of this term, you will find that it differs from state to state. There are some states that it’s synonymous with rape, sexual contact, and forced intercourse without consent.

Understanding Sexual Assault

There is a difference between sexual contact and rape in some states. In Texas, rape is referred to as sexual assault, or aggravated sexual assault. Some general definitions of sexual assault are listed below.

  • Sexual Penetration and Rape: This crime occurs when there is sexual penetration without consent. It is normally called penetration of vagina with a body part or object, or oral sex. In general, any unwelcome penetration will be classified as sexual assault.
  • Sexual Contact and battery: Some states, including Texas, criminalizes sexually aggressive contact that doesn’t involve penetration, sodomy, or oral sex. It is referred to as Sexual contact or sexual battery, some define it as sexual touching. A common definition is, touching body parts for sexual pleasure without consent, or in simple, forceful touching. Grabbing a woman’s buttocks or breasts can bring a sexual assault charge.
  • Consent: It becomes criminal conduct when physical contact is consented to. The severity of the criminal charge is based on whether offender has forced physical contact on the victim against their will, or if the victim is incapable of consenting. When there is sexual contact with a disabled person the offender will likely be charged with aggravated sexual assault.

This was a quick review of various definitions of sexual assault. There are a number of different types of sex crimes and they have various criminal classifications and penalties.

If you’ve been accused of any type of sex crime in Brazoria, TX, you should immediately contact Brazoria sex crimes lawyer Tad Nelson for legal representation by calling our office at 409-765-5614.

What are Defenses To Sexual Assault Charges?

Defendants who are charged with sexual assault have various defenses available starting with “someone else did this” defense. A defendant can claim that he or she wasn’t the one who committed the crime. Another defense is known as the insanity defense, which means accused person was mentally unstable and didn’t have control over his or her behavior at the time of the alleged criminal offense.

What will be the Penalties?

Depending on the circumstances of the sexual assault, the nature of the victim, and the history of the offender, the consequences can prove to be severe for the convicted.

If you’re found guilty of sexual assault in Brazoria, TX you’ll face a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. Defendants convicted of aggravated sexual assault will face up to 99 years in prison. LEARN MORE

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It seems that every other week, or so, we turn on the evening news, and hear about the latest innocent man who was wrongfully convicted of a sex crime.Attorney Tad Nelson

Unfortunately, this often occurs on the basis of false accusations or poor evidence examination. With Brazoria Criminal Lawyer Tad Nelson on your side, you’ll have confidence in knowing your case, and related investigations, are under the care of an experienced criminal defense attorney with scientific credentials and extensive training.

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Other Ramifications of Criminal Convictions

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When a person is arrested, charged, and criminally convicted in the court of law, there are number of obvious, and not so obvious, consequences that will follow and plague the defendant for a lifetime (in some cases) as a result the conviction.

Aside from the stress and anxiety caused by pending criminal charges and/or criminal case litigation, if convicted, a number of detrimental & potentially unforeseen experiences await, making it more important than ever to seek legal counsel from a Brazoria criminal lawyer with a number of years of experience successfully defending the accused.

Incarceration

One of the immediate and most destructive results of a criminal conviction is the reality of prison sentencing.

When a man or woman is imprisoned they can suffer psychological damage, physical damage from other inmates, isolation, separation from family, discomfort, and the big one, loss of freedom. Losing your freedom opens the door for a number of other problems which starts with the ultimate destabilization of your life which can result in an untold & unpredictable number of other negative repercussions.

Immediate Financial Costs

If you’re charged with a crime in Brazoria, the first and most immediate cost will be the loss of your freedom during the initial arrest, which will result in a bond amount being issued that must be covered via the Bail Bond process prior to your release from jail. Covering the bond amount is important if you want to get out of jail during the time prior to your day in court.

Depending on the crime which you’ve been accused, and your criminal history, a bail bond amount can range from a few hundred dollars, into the millions. In some cases the Brazoria County judge will not issue a bond. If a loved one of yours is in jail with no bond, attorney Tad A. Nelson may be able to help.

If you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or felony you’ll likely be assessed a monetary fine by the court which may reaching into the 10’s of thousands.

In cases where a person is arrested and their vehicle towed, costs quickly skyrocket long before a criminal defense attorney is retained to represent the defendant. Just think; bail bond, vehicle impound, loss of time from work, late payments on credit accounts if you’ve been in jail for a lengthy period, and this is all before your court date.

Criminal History

The development of a criminal history is one of the longer term negatives associated with a conviction of any type of crime, no matter how minor the offense is perceived to be. Any smart criminal attorney will tell you right off the bat; there’s no such thing as a minor criminal charge.

You’re either a criminal, or not, there is no middle ground, and lots of people in decision make capacity see life through this perspective. With that said, regardless of the criminal charge, it is your right, your obligation, and your prerogative to fight criminal charges hand, tooth, and nail, on the basis of keeping your record clean.

If you’ve already been convicted of a crime, and you’re interested in learning more about expunction and criminal record sealing, contact Brazoria criminal lawyers Tad Nelson and Amber Spurlock as soon as possible.

Employment & Careers

Once a criminal record is generated in your name, your employment and career opportunities are immediately limited to corporations and businesses who are willing to hire persons who have a criminal record following them.

This is a serious consequence which will immediately exclude you for most career opportunities involving law, government, Fortune 500 companies, banking and financial institutions, and careers that involve entering a customer’s home, or access to sensitive data.

A criminal conviction may even get you terminated from your current employer, making a reference for future employment undesirable. In short, a criminal conviction can jeopardize your professional history & future.

Respect

A criminal conviction in the court of law will immediately nullify any standing you may have had as an upstanding law-abiding citizen. This can cost the respect of congregation members in halls of worship, a nasty social stigma in which you may even lose the respect/credibility in the eyes of your children, be held in disdain from neighbors, acquaintances, and extended family members.

You’ll also lose the respect of law enforcement; a consequence that may be realized in future dealings with police for any reason in the future.

Put Our Brazoria Criminal Defense Team

On Your Side

When you’re facing criminal charges and/or a trial in the state of Texas, you need experienced attorneys with credibility based on a solid record and a habit of success and good results from juries. Attorney Tad Nelson, a former prosecutor, is Board Certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization® putting him in the ranks of the top 10% of criminal law attorneys in Texas.

Board Certification is only achieved after many years of study, hard work, success in the court room, a prerequisite number of recommendations from currently practicing lawyers and judges, and stringent testing. Less than 10% of Texas lawyers are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®.

Whether you’ve been of accused of a felony, misdemeanor, or federal crime, Brazoria criminal defense attorneys Tad Nelson and Amber Spurlock are ranked among the best attorneys in Southeast Texas for criminal trial litigation.

Call our office at 409-765-5614 or 281-280-0100 to schedule your free consultation.

Ramifications of Criminal Convictions

Do Not Admit Guilt

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Don’t Aide In Your Prosecution

If you’ve been accused of a crime in Angleton, Brazoria, Pearland, Alvin, or anywhere else in Brazoria County, Texas, the worse thing you could do for yourself, and for your criminal defense lawyer is to admit guilt and help the police.

Only under the advisement of your criminal attorney should you enter into engagements & negotiations with the District Attorney, or law enforcement officials involved with your case.

You Have A Right To Remain Silent

Use it Wisely

There are a number of reasons that you’re better off not working with the opposition without first consulting with your criminal defense counsel, if at all.

  • You may be nullifying your rights.
  • You may incriminate yourself.
  • You may end up helping the prosecution to convict you.
  • You have the right to remain silent via the 5th Amendment, use it
  • You may make the investigators think you’re guilty, and you may not be. This can make matters worse.
  • You may end up shooting your attorney in the foot.
  • Your words will be held against you, not used for your benefit.
  • The prosecution, the District attorney, and the investigating officers, want your imprisonment. Don’t help them.

Seek a Qualified Brazoria Criminal Defense Lawyer

Attorneys Tad Nelson & Amber Spurlock are ready to help you if you need legal representation from experienced, battle-hardened criminal lawyers with a record of winning. Our law firm represents persons accused of felony, misdemeanor, and federal crimes.Attorney Tad Nelson

If you need help for a loved one who is currently incarcerated, we can help a great deal in that area as well.

A good attorney’s main objective is to win their cases, our objective is to not only do great work for you on your case, but to educate you on the law as it relates to your case with the goal of helping you to avoid another criminal charge.

The doors at the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates are always open. Feel free to call our firm and speak with our legal team at 281-280-0100 or 409-765-5614.

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