Sex Crimes Attorneys in Texas

Sex crime charges are among the most serious accusations. They put your reputation on the line and throw your future into jeopardy. At Blanchard & Thomas, our Texas sex crimes lawyers can fight for your best interests. We provide substantial personal attention to your case and thoroughly investigate all options that are available to you. If possible, we fight for the chance at a reduced or even dismissed charge on your behalf. With years of experience, we are passionate about upholding our reputation for success and about providing our clients with personal legal services that prioritize their needs.

If you are convicted of a sex crime, you will likely have to register as a sex offender in the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program. This registration provides your personal information to local law enforcement and may also provide necessary information to surrounding educational or religious institutions, as well as the neighboring communities.

The following information will be required to register:

• Name
• Birthday
• Gender
• Race
• Address
• A recent photograph
• Full fingerprints
• Summary of past offenses
• Age of victim(s)
• Sentencing
• Employment
• Online aliases

The failure to register itself is considered a felony, so it is important to make sure your information is full and complete by the registration deadline and that it is maintained throughout the duration of your registration. In many cases, this can continue for life.

If certain criteria are met, some sex crimes may be sealed in Texas. Many times, juvenile sex offenders are given more leverage in obtaining an expungement than adult offenders.

Here are some factors considered in expungement:

• If the crime was a non-violent or minor offense occurring many years ago
• If the victim was 15 years old or older and the offender was four years older or less at the time
• If the act was consensual
• If the offender passes a risk assessment and requests for early termination