Austin Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Attorney
Sexual misconduct is amongst the most serious criminal allegations you can have someone level at you, and doubly so if a minor is involved. Under Texas law, aggravated sexual assault of a child can carry a minimum sentence of five years (25 if the victim is under the age of six) to life without parole, a $10,000 fine, and a lifetime registry in the sex offender database.
Sex crimes involving children are taken very seriously in Texas - and as they should be. However, no one should be treated as guilty until proven innocent, but that is far too often the case. If you are accused of this type of offense, you’ll want robust, aggressive defense support from an Austin aggravated sexual assault of a child attorney. Contact Granger and Mueller PC for more information today.
What Constitutes an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Case?
Two things must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to convict someone for an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge.
First, the perpetrator knowingly did one of the following:
- Violated the child’s privates by any means
- Violated the child’s mouth
- Forces a child to contact or violate someone else’s privates
Second, the prosecutor must prove that the victim was under 14 years of age at the time of the incident. These elements might not seem like they would be that difficult to prove, though there are many ways to defend against these charges.
Building Your Defense
Under Texas law, there is no statute of limitations to file an aggravated sexual assault charge when the alleged victim was a child. Often, victims might come forward with accusations years - or decades - after the alleged assault happened. This means that DNA evidence and potential witness memories might have all vanished, and there might be little more than the victim’s accusation for the prosecutor to present against you.
The right defense attorney can work to challenge the prosecutor’s case so they cannot prove your charges beyond a reasonable doubt. We can also identify all other possible strategies to minimize or eliminate the penalties you face.
Protect Your Rights by Calling an Austin Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
For nearly 30 years, our winning team of Austin criminal defense lawyers has helped all manner of clients avoid wrongful, unwarranted, or unfavorable charges. We’ve obtained success and accountability in over 12,000 cases, and we’d be happy to do the same for you. The Granger & Mueller PC firm won’t judge you for any horrible accusations that were thrown your way; instead, we aggressively work to protect your rights in the criminal justice system.
To learn more about how an Austin aggravated sexual assault of a child attorney can help you, contact our team today for a free initial consultation.