A sexual offense in the fourth degree happens when a person of authority commits a sexual crime against a minor. People in authority can include the school principal, vice-principal, student counselor, coach, or teacher at any private or public school.

Threatening weaker individuals or minors with physical harm, causing bodily injuries, and blackmailing them, after the sexual act are additional crimes that an individual can be charged with based on the evidence gathered.

A sexual offense conviction can have a devastating impact on a person’s life. A conviction can affect what type of job you can have, where you can live, and even your right to see or be with your own children.

Sexual offense charges in the state of Texas include:

• Criminal Solicitation of a Minor

• Aggravated Kidnapping

• Public Lewdness

• Indecent Exposure

• Indecency with a Child

• Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student

• Sexual Assault

• Aggravated Sexual Assault

• Prohibited Sexual Conduct

• Prostitution

• Promotion of Prostitution

• Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution

• Compelling Prostitution on anyone

• Obscene Display or Distribution of obscene literature or graphic videos

• Obscenity

• Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to a Minor

• Sexual Performance by a Child

• Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography

There are many affirmative and mitigating defense arguments available for sexual crimes. Don’t let a sexual offense charge ruin your life.

If you are the unfortunate victim of a sexual crime, see what legal rights protect you. Filing a charge against the perpetrator of a sexual crime, and getting yourself legally represented is the first step.