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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: I received a sexually explicit video against my will and consent. What can I do to pursue the sender?

I was in a highly abusive relationship with a mentally unstable woman (wasn’t aware of her issues at the time).

One day she threatened to show me a video of her and a former sexual partner.

I refused and she caused a huge fight where she attempted to assault me, and we both ended... View More

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Apr 30, 2021

Just delete her messages and block her on all platforms. Trying to make a legal case out of something like that will only prolong your misery.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Consumed urine that someone had intentionally placed in a drink. What would be the charges?

A friend of mine has awful roommates that constantly harass her verbally, and recently physically. After returning to her school(Texas State University) with a few of her friends, they decided to celebrate by having some Fireball. After opening the bottle of liquor and not noticing the smell at... View More

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Mar 9, 2021

1. Ewwww.

2. Unfortunately, there are unlikely to be any criminal consequences for the person who did this.

There is a relatively new crime named Indecent Assault that can be committed with urine, but it is a sex crime and only applies in situations where urine was used to gratify...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Confessed having sexual relations with 2 elderly women at last job nothing has happened and frud in car accidents

Confessed at 8pm central time what is happening in Oklahoma

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 24, 2021

It's not clear that you have a question. However as it involves some serious issues, and this is a public site, I suggest you contact an attorney who handles criminal defense in the states where you are charged or where you have concerns and do not discuss these issues on any social media.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Mi esposa me acuso de abusar sexualmente de ella.la verdad es otra . Que me aconseja hacer?

Mi miedo es que no me den oportunidad de defenderme y le crean por ser mujer

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Feb 11, 2021

Usted necesita un abogado de defensa criminal.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Harrassment from bosses and coworkers.

I have worked at the same place for just over 14 years. In that time I have had issues of what I feel is harrassment from coworkers and immediate supervisors. When I have gone to HR I was the one who ended up being disciplined. As a result I have had a bad attitude and getting in more trouble.... View More

Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson
answered on Nov 19, 2020

Hi, more information is needed to fully evaluate your situation. Generally, workplace "bullying" is not unlawful. To give rise to any sort of legal claim, the harassment you are experiencing would need to be sexual, or based on your race, gender, religion, or disability, etc. I would... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: How do I get identifying information on a case I found on this website? My boyfriend and his dad have the same name.

Also if I have case #’s for m boyfriend how do I get the specifics on the case? What happened and dialogue when case was tried?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Aug 12, 2020

Contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed. If it was a felony filed in District Court then you'll be contacting the District Clerk, it was filed as a Class A or Class B misdemeanor then check with the County Clerk. If it was a felony that was pled down to a misdemeanor it could... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I was sent to a minor emergency center to have my hand documented for an assault I filed against someone.

I believe I was sexually assaulted or handled I don’t know, I don’t what to do. Haven’t been right since. What do I do?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Jun 15, 2020

Contact law enforcement if you were the victim of a crime.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I'm 14 and my boyfriend is 18 with parent permission in the state of Texas can we get married ?

My mom is willing to sign any paper, but would I have to get emancipated for us to get married?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 5, 2020

Check out Section 2.003 of the Texas Family Code. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.2.htm#2.003

Marriage is legal at 18, but the human brain isn't fully developed until 25 years of age, so you would be wise to wait.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Can I file harassment or file for restraining order and will it violate his probation

I’m pregnant And the guy by keeps messaging me and harassing I blocked # and he makes fake accounts to contact me then he’s threatening to post my personal photos online I’m tired of this I just need it to stop

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Feb 20, 2020

If you want to stop it, send only this precise message:

"Do not ever communicate with me again by any means, either directly or indirectly. All messages from you harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, embarrass, or offend me in violation of Section 42.07 of the Texas Penal Code."...
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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I was paid to transport a car to an export company in La Porte TX. Their fork lift driver verbally sexually harassed me.

He had several women's bras hanging off the fork lift and when I told him that's offensive to women his response was f*** you you're a woman in a man's world I can hang what I want on my fork lift. Bring your a** over here and give me your bra to hang on my fork lift and lets... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Feb 12, 2020

Forget it. No lawyer will want to get involved in this silly situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: If I signed a document at eeoc that I would not pursue the case , can I reopen it for sexual harass on job in 2017

I was talked into signing and scared for my life

Greg Mansell
Greg Mansell
answered on Feb 5, 2020

Generally, the EEOC is limited to actions that occurred within 180 days of the filing of a charge. This can be extended in certain states whereif a state or local agency enforces a law that prohibits employment discrimination on the same basis. The exception is that if you allege the act was an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: How long after sexual assault at the workplace do I have to file a claim or suit In the state of Texas?
Grant Gerleman
Grant Gerleman
answered on Jan 1, 2020

The statute of limitations recently changed in Texas a few years ago so it depends on when the assault occurred and how old you were at the time. If it happened within the past few years, then the statute of limitations for tort claims involving sexual assault is 5 years for an adult and 15 years... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Probate and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Uncle in jail and has charge pending against him in Tx.He was on probation for sexual assault would he get 2-10 or 2-20

He is in federal prison right now and doesn’t have a lawyer and doesn’t know whether he will continue I’d probation he was on before he went to prison or if they will throw him in jail again for more time. He doesn’t know whether it will be 2-10 years or 2-20 because it was a sexual assault charge

Paul Looney
Paul Looney
answered on Nov 12, 2019

He will finish his federal sentence. Then he will be sent via detainer to Texas, where he will sit in jail pending trial. His probation will be revoked, and depending on what type of probation he was on, if deferred then he can serve up to the maximum for the crime he committed. Sexual Assault is... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Any advice or steps is appreciated. My 14 year old daughter was sexually assaulted by her ex boyfriend. i have a police
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Sep 3, 2019

You could contact the District Attorney's Office and ask about applying for a Sexual Assault Protective Order based on chapter 7A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Do you handle sexual harassment cases? I was sexually harassed by the captain of a yacht owned by PR based company.

The captain lives in PR and was employed by the yacht company which is registered in PR. This happened at end of June. I live in Texas and was part of a travel club. The organizer contracted with the yacht company for the boats. Was in the British Virgin Islands when it occurred. In one instance he... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Jul 22, 2019

Yes, I suppose you could file a pro se lawsuit in PR--or anywhere else--but there is no cause of action.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Sexual harassment issue:

I am the Records Manager for a law firm for both cities Dallas & Houston, I manage several employees. One morning, one female employee text me via a group text, several other female employees on the text. She expressed that she was not feeling well and would not be coming into the office today.... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on May 15, 2019

Sure: Have a nice lunch and forget about it.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: If an arrest report cannot be produced from 2010 from the arresting Department what can i do to recover or see that one
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 24, 2019

Unless someone made a copy before the original disappeared, you are probably out of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What happens in court if the opposition accuses you for the wrong charge? As in charge you for S.A. but meant harassmen

Someone is alleging that a colleague has commuted sexual assault. The act in question is a hug which doesn't qualify under Texas penal code. If they press charges of S.A. anyway (as they've threatened) what happens?

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 8, 2019

Lawyers are not soothsayers, do not have crystal balls and cannot predict what might happen in someone's immediate future. Ask your lawyer to explain.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I am not a lawyer. How/where can I research specific civil case records heard in Harris County, TX District Courts?

I am trying to find research previous cases that have been heard in Harris County District Civil Courts (civil sexual assault cases and civil cases in which school districts were sued - two separate kinds of cases). I do not know where I can find this. If I have to go down to the courthouse, I... View More

Daniel John Christensen
Daniel John Christensen
answered on Dec 21, 2018

Harris County has a searchable electronic docket, however, there are only certain ways to search. Go to the court’s website and/or call the clerk and they may be able to help. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I was sexually harassed at work to the point where I felt the need to quit because HR wasn't taking my complaint

seriously. Can I still file a lawsuit over this, or would I have had to stay employed to file?

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Nov 28, 2018

Yes. You should discuss the case in private with counsel. Most of us take cases on contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing unless the case is resolved to your satisfaction. Call for a free consult.

Stephen Black, Licensed in Tx and Fl.

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