McKinney Sex Crimes Lawyer
Put a Former Prosecutor on Your Side
If you have been accused of sex crimes, you need to contact a qualified McKinney criminal defense attorney immediately. Your freedom and reputation are at stake. Even if you have not yet been arrested, you need to start preparing your defense in sex crimes case you are. The sooner you retain a sex crime lawyer in McKinney, the sooner you can start building your criminal case.
Malcolm Miranda & Associates P.C. can help. Call us at F:P:Sub:Phone} today to schedule an appointment with a member of our legal team.
Sex Crime Defense in Texas
Our founding criminal defense attorney is a former prosecutor who has handled countless criminal cases. We understand what prosecutors are looking for when they are investigating a sex crimes case, and we know how to find the flaws in the state's evidence. We can use that knowledge to help you build a strong defense for your criminal case. You can trust our criminal defense team to fight for you.
Contact Our Law Firm in McKinney, Texas Today
If you are facing a sex crime charge, you need legal representation as soon as possible. Our sex crime attorney in McKinney, TX, can help. We are available whenever you need us to answer your questions.
You can trust our law firm to defend you in court in Texas. We know how to build a strong defense for you. Contact us today at (469) 529-7390 to schedule your free initial consultation.
What Is Considered a Sex Crime in Texas?
Sex crimes encompass a wide range of criminal acts involving sexual activity. They can involve child pornography, sexual assault, rape, internet sex crimes, and more.
Sex crimes are taken very seriously in Texas. If you are convicted, you could be facing felony charges and years in prison. You could also lose your job, your reputation, and your right to own a firearm. Sex crimes are considered sex offender registration offenses in Texas, which means you will have to register as a sex offender if you are convicted. You will have to live with that stigma for the rest of your life.
The following are some examples of sex crimes in Texas:
- Child pornography
- Internet sex crimes
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Child molestation
- Prostitution
- Obscenity
What is a Level 1 Sex Offender in Texas?
A Level 1 sex offender in Texas is a person who has been convicted of a sex offense and who is considered to pose a low risk of re-offending. Level 1 sex offenders must register with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for ten years. They are also subject to certain restrictions, such as living within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare.
To be classified as a Level 1 sex offender, a person must meet specific criteria.
These criteria include:
- The offense must have been a single incident.
- The victim must have been a willing participant.
- The offender must not have used force or coercion.
- The offender must not have a history of violence or sexual assault.
Level 1 sex offenders are generally not considered a danger to the community and are not required to participate in treatment or counseling. However, they are still subject to the registration requirements and restrictions.
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