If you’re facing charges for continuous sexual assault of a child, you need to prepare the best defense possible to defend your innocence. Continuous sexual assault of a child is a serious crime in Texas, and a conviction can have life-altering consequences. Besides the harsh penalties, which can sometimes stretch to a life sentence, you […]
If you’re accused of sexual assault on your college campus, you not only face the possibility of criminal charges in the state court but universities are required by law to conduct disciplinary proceedings, which are to some extent unfair. Unlike in the criminal system, where you’re presumed innocent until the prosecutor proves your guilt beyond […]
When facing criminal charges, you have a fundamental right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, alleged offenders of sexual assault on a child do not enjoy this privilege, at least in the eyes of the general public. Investigators and the jury could also be biased, raising the stakes. If you have been accused […]
If you have been accused of assaulting a child sexually, you need a solid defense to fight the allegations. The burden of proving your fault beyond a reasonable doubt rests on the prosecution, so you have a chance to assert your innocence. While there are acceptable defenses such as consent (Romeo and Juliet law) or […]
A forensic interview is a fact-finding session conducted to gather information from a child who has experienced sexual assault or witnessed a crime. In sexual assault cases, forensic interviewing creates a safe and child-friendly environment, allowing the interviewer to obtain the information in a non-leading manner. Little boy sitting on chair at the table raises […]
Sex crimes are among the most serious offenses a person can face. In addition to facing severe legal penalties, if convicted of a sex crime in Texas, you may also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. Because of this, you must understand your rights and what will […]
In 2015, the state of Texas passed a law prohibiting the sharing, distributing, or publishing of sexually explicit visual material without the consent of the person(s) depicted in the content. Section 21.16 of the Texas Penal Code makes it a Class A Misdemeanor to share someone’s intimate photos and videos without their consent, otherwise known […]
A judge’s gavel, some books, and handcuffs. Are you searching for the “best criminal defense attorney in Plano, Texas?” Look no further. Kent Starr at Starr Law, P.C. is the expert criminal defense attorney you need. Our main office is at 5900 S Lake Forest Dr. STE 200 McKinney, TX75070, and serves residents of Plano, […]
Sometimes, defendants in federal criminal investigations or court cases find that federal prosecutors have an airtight case, and there’s little to no chance of avoiding jail time. In this case, the best legal strategy for the defense is to look for ways to lessen the impact of the criminal case and obtain the best possible […]
A false accusation of a crime occurs when you get accused of a crime you did not commit. It can be inconceivable to be charged with a crime you did not commit or had nothing to do with, but it happens. False allegations are not uncommon, and innocent people suffer as the result of being […]