As a teacher, an accusation of inappropriate conduct with a student can destroy your career. Not only that, but you could face serious penalties in a criminal court of law. To protect your future, get in contact with a Denton County, TX criminal defense lawyer with experience handling sex crimes. At Magaña & Van Dyke, we understand […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Being convicted of a sex crime in Texas can come with hefty punishments. In addition to the threat of fines and jail time, you may be forced to register as a sex offender. This can have a severely damaging impact on your reputation, and depending on the offense, registration may be permanent. If you have been charged […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Following a sex scandal involving the senior pastor and founder of the Gateway Church in Dallas a few months ago, many state lawmakers are considering asking for harsher penalties for sex crimes against children. The upcoming legislative session in January 2025 may see some proposals meant to do just that. While every adult in the […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

A Kentucky man was recently arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a mentally incapacitated resident at a Texas assisted living facility in Wylie. The 58-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault and indecent assault. The alleged sexual assault was captured on a security camera installed in the victim’s room by her roommate’s family. When reviewing the video, […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Romantic relationships between teachers and students are frowned upon by many educational institutions and states. Texas law is strongly opposed to sexual relationships between certain teachers and students, making them a criminal offense. Still, surveys report that as many as 10 percent of students report having sexual relationships with teachers, and 13 percent of educators […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Law enforcement agencies use various methods to catch people committing crimes. One of those methods is sting operations, where agents or officers go undercover and present someone with an opportunity to commit an offense. This is a controversial but standard practice among state and federal law enforcement bodies. Sting operations are commonly used to catch […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Being charged with a sex crime is a serious matter, and the consequences that come with a conviction can be severe. In addition to facing lengthy prison sentences, large fines, and periods of probation, a person who is convicted of this type of offense will have to register as a sex offender. Being on the sex offender […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

In Texas, sexual assault is a grave offense. Furthermore, to be convicted of such an act can be altogether life-shattering. The public view sexual assault as a crime where the accused must be swiftly and aggressively brought to justice. It is the type of crime where, even if the accused is found not guilty, their life may […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »

Update: As described below, accusations that someone has possessed child pornography can lead to multiple types of serious consequences. However, it is also important to understand when a person could potentially be accused of promotion of child pornography, which is an even more serious offense. This sex crime can not only result in large fines and multiple […]

Posted in Sex Crimes | No Comments »