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 […]
There are about 5 billion active internet users today – equivalent to 63 percent of the global population. People use the Internet for different reasons. The Dark Web, a hidden portion of the Internet that isn’t indexed by search engines, is preferred by those seeking anonymity. Your internet activities on the Dark Web are encrypted, […]
Blurry shadows of three boys friends walking together The possession of lewd visual material depicting a child is a relatively new law in Texas. This statute closes the gap between child pornography and other inappropriate material that does not meet the criteria for pornography. The idea behind this law is noble: to protect children from […]
If you face charges for videotaping someone without their consent in Texas, the first thing you should do is contact a criminal defense attorney. State law classifies Invasive Visual Recording as a sexual offense, regardless of what the prosecution says your alleged or perceived intent was. A camera’s lens lit in red and blue. Invasive […]
Texas has its own set of sex crime statutes, and every case has the potential to “reach federal” for a variety of reasons. The state of Texas regards sex crimes to be extremely serious, with some sex charges attracting up to a life sentence. Sex offenses usually make one be included in the sex offender […]
If the police take your computer, you likely have many questions. Will you be arrested? Will you ever get your computer back? Learn what your rights are and how to proceed. Someone’s hand pening a laptop. Why will the police take your computer? Law enforcement confiscates computers and other devices to look for evidence. That […]