Aggravated Sexual Assault Lawyers in Austin, TX
The punishment for aggravated sexual assault in Texas can be severe
Aggravated sexual assault is a very serious sex crime. It typically involves sexual assault with aggravating factors such as the use of a weapon, causing serious bodily harm, or involving a victim who is a child.
Convictions for such offenses often result in long prison sentences, sometimes even life imprisonment. Accusations of aggravated sexual assault can also have a negative impact on your future. Even before a trial, just being charged can damage a person's reputation, personal relationships, and professional standing.
Even if it seems that the case against someone charged with aggravated sexual assault in Texas is strong, hiring an experienced aggravated sexual assault attorney is crucial. The case against you may not be as “solid” as it seems.
Learn more about your potential legal options. Contact Botsford & Roark for a confidential case evaluation. A member of our team can answer questions, explain how the law applies to your specific situation, as well as your legal options.
Understanding aggravated sexual assault charges in Texas
Aggravated sexual assault is the penetration of another without their consent and in special circumstances typically involving vulnerable alleged victims, outrageous threats, and severe bodily injury. Common causes to upgrade a charge to aggravated sexual assault include:
- Intentionally or knowingly penetrating, or causing another to penetrate, the anus, sexual organ, mouth, of another without that person’s consent
- Causing serious bodily injuries, or attempts to cause death
- Threatening the victim that any person will be the victim of a sexual assault, death, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping
- Uses or exhibits a deadly weapon
- Intent to facilitate sexual assault and/or
- The victim is under 14, elderly, or disabled
In Texas, there are two primary types of aggravated sexual assault:
- Aggravated sexual assault that causes no bodily injuries with a weapon
- Aggravated sexual assault that causes serious bodily injuries without a weapon
- Second degree felony or first degree felony
- 5-25 years, up to life, in prison, $10,000 fine
In addition to these penalties, a conviction will likely require you to register as a sex offender. This registration can be lifelong or last for a specified number of years, significantly limiting your housing, employment, and loan opportunities. You will also be obligated to inform those residing within a certain distance of your sex offender status.
Contact Botsford & Roark to review your legal rights and options
Although we are known for representing high-profile clients in complex legal matters, most of our clients are everyday people in tough spots. No matter the case, our approach is the same.
We challenge the evidence and process against you and leave no stone unturned collecting the proof, witness and expert testimonies necessary to support your defense. We negotiate, advocate, and litigate aggressively on your behalf.
With a Botsford & Roark, you can find peace of mind knowing your legal concerns are in capable hands. Contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation. We can fight to protect your rights, your reputation, and your freedom.