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
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... Read more »
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.
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... Read more »
Yes, I suppose you could file a pro se lawsuit in PR--or anywhere else--but there is no cause of action.
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. I... Read more »
Sure: Have a nice lunch and forget about it.
Unless someone made a copy before the original disappeared, you are probably out of luck.
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?
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.
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... Read more »
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.
Husband is subcontractor in construction and was promised on going work. I was told his boss interested in administrator for company. During discussion while waiting for husband's return from assignment, the new boss asked me if i would have sex with him for money. After being declined, he... Read more »
Does the company have more than 15 employees?
seriously. Can I still file a lawsuit over this, or would I have had to stay employed to file?
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.
you and your friend should discuss your 2 cases in private with counsel.
He could end up serving time in the state penitentiary for sexual assault and then spending the rest of his life on the sex offender registry.
Parents have consented to being together. I just wanted to find out about the sexual part.
The felony crime of Sexual Performance By A Child applies anyone under 18 years old engaged in sexual conduct. The plain language of the law criminalizes the conduct itself, even if it does not occur as a performance. If there actually is a performance (or recording) then the parents themselves... Read more »
He has me in his truck 280 miles from home working on a remodel. We're the only 2 people working the job. The owner of the house is a federal agent and my boss is using that to bully me. Im paid in cash. I have asked for him to sign a contract labor agreement, to which he has refused. His advances... Read more »
So if he is an Ex con, why not report him to police as felon in possession of a fire arm?
He is not required to sign any contract as Tx is an "at will" State, which means they can fire you without cause, subject to some limitations.
If this abusive boss, has a supervisor, you... Read more »
The year being 2007.
No. See Texas Penal Code Section 21.11 - Indecency with a Child and Section 22.011 - Sexual Assault. There MAY be defenses available in certain cases, but in general, what you describe is illegal.
Not 100% comfortable with court appointed. Is it too late to go another route?
There may not be time for another attorney to properly prepare for trial, especially if the judge does not grant a continuance. Be sure to ask any attorney you are considering if their current commitments to other cases are such that they can realistically spend the time necessary to be prepared... Read more »
And took pictures. Is that illegal. And what can I do
I doubt it is an illegal act without more, although it is tasteless. You must be a sound sleeper. Suing them in civil court would probably not help much either because you would have to prove you were injured and have pecuniary damages.
A boy I know and this girl started dating, well, she just turned 14, and he’s going to be 18 soon.. he says it’s legal for them to date since it’s only three years apart, but what happens once he’s 18?
There is no law in Texas prohibiting a 14 year old from dating a 17 year old. There is no law prohibiting a 14 year old from dating an 18 year old. However, if the two have sex problems begin, and they are not simple problems. Having sex with a 14 year old carries serious prison time. The "three... Read more »
Wife & her Ex have been DIV'd since 2014. He and she work for diff contractors for X. He watches her in the parking lot when he should be working. If she is in a building and he is there, he makes and effort to leer at her as she walks by with his jaws clinched, she is afraid of what he may do. She... Read more »
If the behavior ever rises to the level of actual threats it might be enough for a Protective Order under Chapter 7A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Yes, but the use of force could be justified under chapter 9 of the Tx Penal Code if (1) you catch the rapist in the act and immediately use force to protect the victim or (2) catch the rapist immediately afterwards and use force to prevent his escape before the cops arrive. Immediately means... Read more »
The rule in Texas is if you're 16 and she's within 3 years of your age it's legal so you need to check her birthday against yours. Technically if she's 3 years and one day it's sexual assault.
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