San Antonio Sex Crimes Lawyer

Attorney for Clients Facing Allegations of Sexual Offenses in San Antonio, TX

Charges for sex offenses in Central and South Texas can take some people by surprise. For internet solicitation of a minor, child pornography, or other charges, an investigation may have been taking place months or even years before you are ever charged. Similarly, in situations involving accusations of sexual assault or statutory rape in which you believe that someone is going to press charges, you must contact a lawyer immediately. The longer you wait, the less time a criminal defense attorney will have to prepare your case and help you prove your innocence.

Attorney Sam Lock of the Law Offices of Sam H. Lock knows that sex offenses can not only be humiliating, but they can also have long-lasting effects on your life in many ways. People who are convicted of sexual offenses are required to submit personal information to the Sex Offender Registry. This means you will be publicly listed as someone convicted of a sex crime for the rest of your life. The consequences of being branded in this way are far-reaching, and they can prevent you from finding quality employment and restrict you from living in certain areas. Being a registered sex offender can even threaten your safety.

Sam Lock is well-versed in sex offense cases, and he will personally take your case through all stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-indictment, investigations by grand juries, a criminal trial, appeals challenging wrongful convictions, and post-conviction writs of habeas corpus. He works with clients in a number of cities, including San Antonio, Del Rio, El Paso, Austin, Waco, Midland, and Pecos.

What Is Indecent Exposure?

Indecent exposure covers a variety of lewd acts, but it is generally defined as displaying your genitals or anus in an explicitly sexual manner, without regard for anyone who may be offended or alarmed. The crime is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor, and someone who is convicted may face a fine of up to $2,000 and no more than 180 days in jail.

Penalties for Sexual Assault in Texas

Charges of sexual assault may follow accusations that you engaged in sexual intercourse or sexual conduct with a person without their consent. A sexual assault conviction is a second degree felony, and it is punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years. Under certain circumstances, you could be charged with aggravated sexual assault, which is a first degree felony that may lead to a fine up to $10,000 and a sentence between five and 99 years in prison.

Aggravating factors in sexual assault cases may include:

• Serious bodily injury to the victim
• A weapon was brandished or used against the victim
• A death threat was issued to the victim
• The victim was especially vulnerable, such as a person who was elderly, disabled, or under the age of 14
• A date rape drug ("roofie") was used against the victim

Contact Our San Antonio, TX Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

Attorney Sam H. Lock has seen everything across his career in criminal law. He has over 25 years of experience, and many of his clients have been satisfied with his professionalism, reasonable attitude, and personable service.

When you have concerns about being the target of an investigation for sex crimes, you should immediately contact the Law Offices of Sam H. Lock. You have important rights that should be asserted to investigators, prosecutors, and in court. There may be valuable evidence in the form of business documents, bank records, or computer data that should be preserved. The cost of ignoring problems of this nature is high. The benefits of early, aggressive efforts on your behalf are immeasurable.

Do not talk to the police or anyone else regarding your case. Your first call should be to the Law Offices of Sam H. Lock. To arrange a consultation, call 210-226-0965. You can also contact us online.