Rape Charges

Rape Lawyer in Houston

Texas has modernized its criminal codes by replacing the terms “rape” and “statutory rape”
with sexual assault to reflect the violent or assaultive nature of the offense. If you are
charged with rape, the penalties upon conviction can include imprisonment,
mandatorysex offender registration and damage to your reputation. Having
experienced and knowledgeable Houston criminal defense attorney
Rand Mintzer fighting for your reputation and freedom is essential.

  • Bodily injury inflicted on the victim
  • Death of the victim
  • Use of a deadly weapon while committing the crime
  • Drugs, such as date rape drugs, administered to the victim
  • A victim who is under 14 years of age or is elderly or disabled

Houston Sexual Assault Crimes

As Houston criminal defense attorney with three decades of trial experience, Rand Mintzer knows that prosecutors and law enforcement officers are aggressive in their investigation and prosecution of people accused of Rape. He has learned from years of defending people accused of rape and other sexual offenses that the charges and penalties can increase if prosecutors prove the presence of aggravating factors.

If any of these factors are found to exist, you can be charged with aggravated sexual assault
which is a felony in the first degree. When this happens, you must have an aggressive, experienced
Houston criminal attorney who can take on the prosecution to defend you from such serious charges.

  • Incarceration in state prison
  • Probation
  • Mandatory registration as a sex offender

Penalties for Rape in Houston

Houston attorney Rand Mintzer knows from his experience that convictions for sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault crimes result in harsh penalties.

CONTACT A HOUSTON DEFENSE ATTORNEY

The lawyers at Rand Mintzer, Attorney at Law utilize every resource available to them when planning a defense strategy because they are aware of the serious consequences a conviction can have on your life. They conduct a full investigation of every aspect of the prosecutor’s case to challenge the evidence against you.

False accusations of sexual assault are not uncommon. Rand Mintzer works hard on your behalf to uncover any weakness in the case against you. This can result in dismissal or reduction of the charges against you.

If you need a Houston rape attorney to fight for your rights and freedom, contact Rand Mintzer at 713-862-8880

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