Austin Sexual Assault Defense
Sexual crime allegations can result in some of the most severe penalties, including a lengthy prison sentence. If you are convicted of even a minor sex offense, you may be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life, preventing you from pursuing certain jobs or careers. If you are accused of a sex crime, your reputation and your life are at stake. An experienced criminal defense attorney in Austin can come to your aid if you find yourself in such dire and confusing circumstances.
What is a sexual assault?
A sexual act can be considered sexual assault when that act:
- Is intentional
- Is performed while ignoring the objections of the other person
- Is committed by means of threat, intimidation, physical force, violence, or causing another's intoxication or impairment through the use of drugs or alcohol
- Involves taking advantage of the other person's state of intimidation, helplessness, or other inability to consent
Many false allegations of sex crimes occur during a divorce or child custody battle, or when there is a power differential between an employee and a supervisor, a child and a step-parent, a student and a teacher, or a vulnerable person and a caretaker. An experienced sexual assault defense lawyer can successfully challenge any allegations made against you, contact witnesses, and ensure that you are fairly represented in court.
When being questioned by law enforcement officers or Child Protective Services, innocent people sometimes make statements that sound incriminating and require an explanation. An experienced sexual assault lawyer understands how Child Protective Services approaches the accused in a divorce or custody case, and can provide you an exhaustive and thorough defense.
You need an experienced Austin sexual assault defense attorney
Hiring a qualified criminal lawyer in Austin is the best way to ensure your legal rights and interests are fully protected. Sex crime accusations are potentially explosive, and require an immediate and vigorous defense. Austin and Georgetown, Texas sexual assault defense attorney Bill White has had extensive experience defending clients in many high-profile cases and knows how to deflect media attention and get to the bottom of the charges. Bill White defends clients accused of all types of sex crimes, including:
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Some of the above charges, such as Internet Porn or Prostitution, can escalate your case to a state and even federal level. In such cases, Bill White is a tough and knowledgeable Austin federal criminal defense attorney who can assist you in mounting the correct state criminal defense or federal defense that you require.
Contact us
If you or a loved one has been accused of a sexual crime, contact Austin sexual assault defense lawyer Bill White to discuss your case. Mr. White has 30 years of experience as a family assault lawyer in Austin, Georgetown, and Williamson County, Texas. Bill White has successfully defended clients in both state and federal courts throughout the state of Texas.
