Killeen Sexual Assault Lawyer  

If someone has accused you of committing sexual assault you need to contact a Killeen Sexual Assault Lawyer now. Don't wait or give up your rights before talking to an experienced Killeen sexual assault lawyer. If you have been accused of a sex crime it is likely a detective or police officer is attempting to build a case around the allegations. Contact Killeen sexual assault lawyer, Ed Brown to determine what you need to do to protect your rights. Early intervention by a Killeen sexual assault lawyer may mean the difference between a conviction or dismissal or the difference between prison and your freedom. 

If you are contacted by an investigator or a police officer wanting to ask you some questions about an allegations, you should call us immediately. Your calls are welcome and your initial consultation is FREE. Tell the officer you will call him or her back after you talk to your Waco sexual assault attorney. Immediately contact a Waco Sexual Assault Attorney to discuss your rights and options. You need to talk to a Killeen sexual assault lawyer even before talking to friends, family or even the clergy. The need to talk to someone about the allegations will be strong. Talking to anyone needs to be avoided until you talk to a Waco sexual assault attorney because the prosecutor can call these friends and family members to testify at your trial.

The police officer will often tell you they only want to get your side of the allegations and that you will not be arrested. The officer by not placing you under arrest has eliminated the requirement that he inform you of your rights. Also, by making it appear as though he has not formed an opinion as to your guilt he is hoping that you will freely discuss matters that you have no requirement to disclose. Often an arrest warrant is immediately prepared after an accused has talked to a detective investigating a sex crime.

Waco Sexual Assault Attorney

A conviction involving sexual assault many result in you having to register as a sex offender. Even taking a plea bargain for unadjudication community supervision will result in you having to register as a sex offender.

Call Killeen Sexual Assault Attorney, Ed Brown, to learn if you can avoid registering as a sex offender.

  Sexual Assault - Texas Penal Code § 22.011.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) intentionally or knowingly:

(A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person's consent;

(B) causes the penetration of the mouth of another person by the sexual organ of the actor, without that person's consent; or

(C) causes the sexual organ of another person, without that person's consent, to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or

(2) intentionally or knowingly:

(A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means; . . .

(B) the victim:

(i) was a child of 14 years of age or older; and . . .

(f) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree, except that an offense under this section is a felony of the first degree if the victim was a person whom the actor was prohibited from marrying or purporting to marry or with whom the actor was prohibited from living under the appearance of being married under Section 25.01.