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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: What do I do if someone black mailed me into nudes and now is harassing me and trying to ruin my life with them

They know all of my personal information and even somehow figure out who I’m friends with at my college I’m about to start at that they would have no way of knowing. I’m currently 18 but was a minor when all of the original blackmail to recive the nudes they have took place.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 9, 2024

Federal law prohibits the production, distribution, reception, and possession of an image of child pornography using or affecting any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce. Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Civil Rights for Texas on
Q: (Texas) Recently I saw a man take a picture of a woman's covered buttocks in a public grocery store Is this a crime?

I live in Texas this happened in a grocery store self checkout line with cameras everywhere. what would he be charged with?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 20, 2024

He would probably not be charged with anything unless he took the picture inside a restroom or other private place. Generally speaking, anyone can take a photograph or video of anyone else in a public place where there is no expectation of privacy, like a grocery store aisle.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What are the ethics rules when a patient sexually assaults their doctor and the doctor continues to treat the patient?

A doctor is sexually assaulted by their patient, does not report the situation to law enforcement, and continues to treat the patient for another two years until their death. Is the doctor violating any ethics rules? Does the doctor have an obligation to refer the patient to a new physician who... View More

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Apr 15, 2024

That's a horrible story!

The patient should have gone to jail!

Each State has ethical rules with which every Doctor must comply as part of having a license to practice medicine.

However, none of the rules limit the rights of any doctor, who is a victim of a crime....
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Sexual Harassment and Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: sexually assaulted by a franchise owner. Corp investigated & found evidence but I have seen no disciplinary action.

I’m told franchisee must exit the system but i have seen no action. What do I do next? What should I expect? What’s a typical outcome? I’m a corporate employee/the assualter is a restaurant franchise owner. How do I trust anything has been done? I have been waiting months after the official... View More

Derek Allen Colvin
Derek Allen Colvin
answered on Apr 2, 2024

Sorry to hear about what happened to you. This sounds like a difficult issue for you and your employer to navigate. You should talk to a local attorney about your rights and any remedies that may have available to you. Sexual assault is also a crime that should not be taken lightly. If the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What can I do to defend myself when the two people, one who sexually assaulted and physically assaults are sheltered?

My mother knows that she been sheltering the person who sexual assaulted for years now and the other person has recently physically assaulted me. Both of them being under the same person.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 2, 2023

You should secure your own residence and not give your mother or either of the aggressors access to you at your home or workplace. Do not visit your mother’s home and, if you need to see her, use Zoom or a similar teleconferencing app or meet her in a public place. Leave immediately if you see... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Education Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Can I do anything against my old school for how they handled sexual assault?

A few years ago while in middle school (we were all about 13), a boy in my grade repeatedly assaulted me and about 13 others. We all decided to report about a year later.

We went to our administrative offices, and the next day a cop was brought in. We were asked basic questions.... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 11, 2022

In Texas, given your age at the time of the conduct, the relevant definition of sexual assault is:

A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly:

(A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means;

(B) causes the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I was sexual assaulted and harassed by an other patient at a detox facility. Is this medical malpractice?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Nov 7, 2024

Probably not since it was a patient. Your civil claim against your attacker would most likely be characterized as sexual battery.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Hi, how can I print out a case to read if I'm not a lawyer
John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Feb 1, 2024

Each county in Texas has it's own website. On most web sites, you can get basic access to the court records of criminal cases. If the county you are concerned with does not have such access, you can go to the Clerk's office and ask for a print out of any charges against anyone.

Good Luck!

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: When investigating a case of aggravated sexual assault can CPS accuse a child of assault on another child in home

CPS showed up they claimed a report had been my accused my 14yr old son to have been sexually assaulting my 6 yr old son after they found that was not happening they arrested him on a report that the school administration reported that a student claimed she was sexually assault by my son. Should... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 30, 2024

If CPS received a report that your 14 yr old son sexually assaulted your 6 yr old son, they have a legal obligation to investigate it. This is true even if they received another report that your 14 yr old son sexually assaulted a girl at school.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Wen arrested can P O denie u from getting ur own appointed lawyer or tell u that by force u have to get the lawyer they

Appoint u…. And wen talking on fone with family Can they stand next to u and listen to ur conversation and if they hear anything u say they dnt like Can they take the fone from u and hang up the fone from u

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Aug 28, 2023

What you describe, in my opinion, is not illegal. Talk with your lawyer. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: So what if a 15 and 16 year old one in Texas and one in New York have sent sexual messages, is that illegal?

And yes they both consented

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 18, 2023

It is not illegal to consensually send sexually explicit messages to one another.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Do I have a right to file a lawsuit against my ex employer even though some of the incidents have happened in the past
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 12, 2023

Most lawsuits involve incident that happened in the past. But there is a statute of limitations which may be a defense to a lawsuit if the events occurred too long ago.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: I Just had last minute surgery. Court is Tues. I was never told a new hearing date for continuance. How can I file then?

Pro se- Efile in Texas. Only order given was of a final hearing April 11 that was post marked March 22. I called multiple times explaining the ordeal and just getting transferred and not helped. I also need more time for evidence and legal.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 10, 2023

You need to file a verified motion for continuance attaching an affidavit or sworn declaration detailing the medical issue and necessity for your surgery. It would be beneficial to attach sufficient medical records to demonstrate your procedure is not elective and cannot wait.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment, Social Security and White Collar Crime for Texas on
Q: Ok so I find a RV at a storage yard, inside of the RV are the keys and the title. The previous owner is either dead or j
Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Dec 19, 2022

The owner of the storage yard has to contact the owner of the RV before anything be done with the RV

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Medical Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: yes I had an endoscopy done and on my pre op exam the doctor made a comment before checking my prostate "now for the fun

I had a endoscopy done and on my pre opp exam the doctor made a comment to me "now for the fun part" as he proceeded to tell me to pull my knees to my chest and press out as he checked my prostate, He did not indicate he was going to do that other thatn tell ing "npw for the fun... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Nov 20, 2022

Change doctors, I dont think you have a lawsuit, You have a doctor with no common sense,

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: If I expose my boss/dad for cheating with a coworker and divorcing my mom, will it effect her outcome if he's fired?

My dad is my boss at work. He left my mother for one of our coworkers. She's half his age and has only been there six months. She's made sexual advances at me that I blow off. Well he fell for it. The day after he left my mother I arrived at work and he started bossing me on things to do... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Apr 10, 2022

I would find a new job and leave the drama behind. Your dad sounds like a jerk.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What can happen if accused of sexual assault, both parties under age of 12. Accusing 12 years later?

2 cousins, one 6yr old and other 11yr old touched each other. 12 years later 6yr old (now 18 years old) is accusing 11yr old (now 23 years old) of sexual assault. What can happen?

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Apr 6, 2022

There could be a criminal case because there is no longer any statute of limitations for the crime of sexual assault of a child. I suppose that technically either one of them could be charged with this crime because an 11-year-old can't consent to sex either and it is technically possible to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Gov & Administrative Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Can s1 like code compliance just go into yr property with only a search warrant and remove yr personal property ???
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 29, 2021

Personal property may not be removed without a search warrant. Personal property such as cars that have not been moved may violate local ordinances. They can be removed once the owner has received notice to remove, and there has either been a hearing or the person has not responded. If it was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What if the person did not commit the crime he is accused of
Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on Aug 6, 2021

The person enters a plea of not guilty and demands a trial by jury. The person will only be convicted if the prosecutor can prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. The jury must be unanimous in their decision.

The better the attorney representing the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: Should I take a long planned flight to Mexico from Houston if I just found out a warrant may be issued while i'm gone?

I have round trip tickets and plan on only being gone for 4 days (this is a vacation trip) and returning to Houston promptly.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
answered on May 22, 2021

I have had clients arrested on warrants in the Houston airport. The arrests created problems for both the client and their traveling companions. It would be wise to hire a local criminal defense attorney to clear the warrant before your trip.

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