Turn To Experienced Defense Attorneys Over Charges Of Sexual Assault Of A Child
Allegations of sexual assault of a child are extremely serious, and unfortunately, there are many cases in which a person is wrongfully accused. Criminal charges related to alleged sexual assault of a child can also include allegations of indecency with a child and conduct related to “sexting.”
A “child” under Texas law is a person younger than 17 years of age. A person may be charged with sexual assault of a child regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of an offense.
If you have reason to believe that you may be accused of abusing a child sexually for any reason, contact Daniel & Halstead and get the legal advice you badly need at this time.
About Sexual Assault Of A Child
In most cases, sexual assault is considered a second-degree felony, which is punishable by between two to 20 years in prison, and/or a fine of up to $10,000. In some cases, the offense may be upgraded to a first-degree felony due to aggravating factors. The upgrade due to aggravating factors means the person accused may be facing between five and 99 years or life in prison, and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
There is a lengthy statute of limitations for sexual offenses. In some cases, there may be no statute of limitations at all, which could result in being accused, charged and convicted many years after an offense allegedly occurred.
Any hint that you have of the possibility of accusations of sexual abuse of a child is a reason enough to contact the firm, even before you have received any official notice of an investigation.
The firm’s attorneys have experience representing clients facing all manner of state criminal charges including sexual assault, continuous abuse of a young child and aggravated sexual assault. Their knowledge and experience in these areas provide them with the tools to develop a strategy to navigate these cases and achieve favorable outcomes for clients even in difficult cases such as a sexual abuse of a child accusation.
Wrongfully Accused Of Sexual Assault?
If you are facing a charge of child sexual assault, it is essential to act quickly and contact experienced criminal defense attorneys. Contact Daniel & Halstead to request a no-contact or in-person consultation with one of the lawyers.
The team understands the severity of these charges and how best to defend against them. Schedule a confidential consultation today at 210-987-5276 or send the firm an email.