What is the Statute of Limitations in DNA Sexual Assault Cases?

Article 12.01 of the Texas Code Of Criminal Procedure governs the maximum time parties involved have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of the offense or injury. However, article 12.01 describes several categories for offenses for which there is no limitation period. Under this provision, sexual assault has no limitations period: – “if during…

Images Don’t Need to Contain Nudity to Count as Child Pornography Under Texas Law

Child pornography laws are designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse, reflecting society’s strong desire to shield the most vulnerable. Texas prosecutors are particularly stringent in enforcing these laws, often seeking the harshest penalties for those accused of such crimes. This approach aligns with the public’s desire for stringent measures against individuals who pose…

Texas Court Holds Witness is Permitted to Testify Remotely in Child Sexual Assault Case

In the American legal system, one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to anyone accused of a crime is the right to confront the witnesses against them. This right is enshrined in the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which ensures that in criminal prosecutions, defendants can face their accusers in a…

The Importance of Witness Credibility and Consent in Texas Sexual Assault Cases

Texas criminal law has developed in a way that seek clarity and justice in protecting the rights of victims of sexual assault. Those accused of sexual assault may also face a stigma because of the type of allegations, and sexual assault cases often come down to he-said-she-said credibility issues that make it essential for jurors…