Sex Crimes Lawyer in San Antonio

How We Test the Evidence & Build Your Defense

We compare the government’s account to the complete record. That means investigating the State’s case, identifying weaknesses, examining potential rights violations, and preparing for trial.

Depending on the allegations, our review may address:

• Statements: What witnesses reported, whether their accounts changed, and how investigators conducted interviews
• Digital Evidence: Messages, photographs, videos, account records, device data, and the context surrounding those communications
• Search Procedures: Whether officers relied on a warrant, consent, or another legal basis to search a person, home, account, or device
• Forensic Evidence: How forensic evidence was collected, tested, documented, and interpreted
• Chain of Custody: Who collected, stored, transferred, and examined each item of evidence
• Timeline & Context: Whether dates, locations, communications, and witness accounts support or contradict the accusation

Potential challenges may concern the admissibility, reliability, completeness, or interpretation of evidence. The appropriate path may involve pretrial motions, negotiation, or trial, depending on the charge, procedural stage, available evidence, and your goals.

Consequences Beyond the Criminal Case

Sex crime penalties include lengthy prison sentences, steep fines, and other criminal consequences—but they don't stop there. The effects of a criminal case may also extend to employment, professional licensing, immigration status, family matters, and your reputation. We consider those concerns from the outset of your defense, rather than waiting until they create additional problems.

Some Texas convictions and adjudications can trigger sex offender registration duties under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Registration may require periodic verification and reporting, but it doesn’t apply identically to every allegation or disposition. The offense, age-related facts, court outcome, and other statutory conditions can determine whether registration is required and how long it lasts.

Deferred adjudication allows a court to defer a finding of guilt while the person completes court-ordered conditions, so it isn’t the same as a conviction. Even so, it can carry significant consequences for certain offenses. We address those potential effects when explaining your available options.