Sex Crime Offenses / Charges

Protecting your rights under Texas State law with years of trial experience for the defense of sex crime offenses and charges such as statutory rape, date rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, lewd conduct, indecent exposure, sexual abuse, sexual assault, child pornography and child molestation.

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Sex Crimes
Dallas, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
Dallas Sex Crime Attorney, Statutory Rape, Date Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault

As a Former Prosecutor, I specialize in aggressive criminal defense work in the Dallas, Texas Courts - in the area of Sex Crimes.

What is a sex crime?

A sex crime is an illegal sex act, or illegal form of human sexual behavior, as defined by the state and federal government. People who are convicted of sex crimes are called “sex offenders”. In the state of Texas, all sex offenders must list them selves on the Sex Offender Registry for an indefinite amount of time. This Registry is accessible to the public, which means that future employers, landlords, educational facilities, and neighbors will be able to obtain this information.

Frequently Committed Sex Crimes

There are a variety of sex acts that are considered illegal. Commonly committed sex crimes include: rape, statutory rape, date rape, lewd conduct, indecent exposure, sexual abuse, sexual assault, child pornography, child molestation, prostitution, pandering, and distribution of illegal pornography.

Texas Sex Crime Legal Penalties

Of all crimes, sexual offenses tend to be the most vigorously prosecuted by law enforcement and district attorneys. Once a person is convicted a sexual offense, he or she may be punished with:

     --- imprisonment
     --- large fines
     --- restitution
     --- court ordered counseling
     --- community service
     --- probation
     --- parole
     --- mandatory Sex Offender Registration

If the defendant is a repeat offender, or if the victim was a minor (person below the legal age of 18), the defendant may be subject to enhanced criminal charges and sentencing. Due to the life-altering legal consequences that are involved, it is always in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight sex crime charges such as statutory rape, date rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, lewd conduct, indecent exposure, sexual abuse, sexual assault, child pornography and child molestation.

If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense of a sex crime, sexual abuse charge, sexual assault or any other criminal act of a sex crime, do not hesitate to call the Law Office of Roy L. Merrill Jr. When I work with my clients, I will do everything possible to make sure that you receive the attention, resources, and dedicated legal counsel that you deserve. Contact Mr. Merrill today.

Roy L. Merrill practices criminal defense law in the following cities and counties: Dallas, Addison, Allen, Arlington, Carrolton, Cedar Hill, Coppell, D/FW Airport, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Forney, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Frisco, McKinney, Highland Park, Plano, Richardson, Mesquite, Irving, Lewisville, Rowlett, University Park. Counties: Dallas County, Denton County, Rockwall County.