mintzerlawAllegations of aggravated sexual assault can quickly destroy a person’s reputation, negatively affect family relationships and subject a person to harsh penalties.
If you have been accused of committing a sex crime in Texas, you want an experienced aggravated sexual assault attorney standing at your side to protect your rights and liberty.
Aggravated sexual assault lawyers such as Rand Mintzer know that an important element in
the prosecution of a charge of aggravated sexual assault is proof that the accused
committed the crime knowingly or intentionally. A defense strategy might focus
on challenging evidence that attempts to prove the accused made a conscious
decision to participate in the prohibited conduct. If successful, such a defense
strategy could lead to dismissal or a reduction of the charges.
The punishment imposed upon a person convicted of the first-degree felony offense of aggravated sexual assault can be incarceration in a state prison for a minimum of five years up to a maximum of 99 years and fines not to exceed $10,000. When the victim is less than six years of age, the minimum prison sentence is 25 years and the maximum is 99 years to life.
In addition to incarceration and monetary penalties, Texas law imposes extra sex crimes penalties upon the person convicted of aggravated sexual assault. The convicted criminal must register with local law enforcement agencies as a sex offender. The offender’s name, current address, record of conviction and other information are available to the general public on the Internet through the state’s sex offender registry.
Houston criminal defense lawyer Rand Mintzer has been providing creative and aggressive representation to people accused of misdemeanor crimes and felony crimes for almost 30 years.
Each case is thoroughly reviewed to identify and prepare defenses that exploit weaknesses in the state’s case against the accused. Get a case evaluation with Rand Mintzer by contacting 713-862-8880.