Aggravated Sexual Assault is a Serious Charge. Bill Kennedy Law Can Help

Sex crimes are widely considered to be not only taboo, but also heinous. If accused, it is imperative that you have a knowledgeable criminal defense team at your side to help you prepare for trial. The criminal defense lawyers at Bill Kennedy law can defend your rights when it comes aggravated sexual assault charges. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony offense governed by the state, and it is defined as sexual assault that maims, wounds, or disfigures the victim; or sexual assault that involves a victim who is physically or mentally disabled.

 

If convicted, the punishment for aggravated sexual assault, can range from five to nine years in prison. Being convicted of a sex crime can turn your world upside down, defaming your character and possibly tearing up your family. These charges do not only affect you. Your career, your wellbeing, and your relationships with the ones you love are also at stake. Everything from where you can own a home to how your neighbors treat you is affected by allegations of aggravated sexual assault. Let us help!

Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges Will Follow You

Being accused of aggravated sexual assault can be very isolating, but you are not alone. Many Americans are falsely accused every year for a number of reasons, most often due to divorce, unhappy stepchildren, or simply rumors brought on by a misconstrued glance. You may feel alone, but you need to remember your constitutional rights. Know that what you say can be used against you in a court of law, so you should remain silent without an attorney present.

 

The Texas Penal Code Section 22.021 covers aggravated sexual assault. If a sex offender is convicted of committing aggravated sexual assault against a child below the age of six, the offender faces potential capital punishment or life without parole, depending on the severity of the crime. The offender faces the same punishment if he or she commits aggravated sexual assault against a child under the age of fourteen or if he or she has previously been convicted and spent time in prison for the same violation.

 

If a sex offender is convicted of committing super aggravated sexual abuse, which means there was violence involved, against a child under the age of six years old, then the offender will serve a minimum of 25 years of confinement in prison.

 

The charges for aggravated sexual assault or sexual abuse can seem impossible to deflect, but we at Bill Kennedy Law will do everything in our power to restore your reputation and get you back to a normal life. Do not let aggravated sexual assault accusations ruin your life. Call us as soon as possible at (972) 939-4878 with any legal questions.

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