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If you are suspected of or charged with rape or sexual assault, you are facing serious jail time and sex offender registration. There is no question you need the biggest heavy hitter you can find to defend you. When confronted with a rape or sexual assault charge in the Dallas area, it is important that you contact Texas Sexual Assault Lawyer Charles Johnson immediately; your freedom and your future depend on it. The average jail time for those convicted of rape is 117 monthsthats 9.75 years. Even those wrongfully brought up on rape charges serve this amount of time, and without a good sex crime lawyer its very possible that you may face this amount of time in jail as well. In the eyes of the law, if a jury convicts you of rape charges, youre guilty and your reputation is ruined. Proper legal representation for your rape or sexual assault charges is vital. If you are charged with rape or other sex charges, contact Dallas Sexual Assault Lawyer Charles Johnson immediately, even before speaking to the police. The Charles Johnson Law Firm represents rape and sex crime cases throughout Texas and has offices conveniently located in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Attorney Johnson is available anytime night or day at (214) 234-0111 to discuss your case.
Dont Make A Serious Mistake: Make The Right Choice For Your Sex Crimes Defense Attorney
Unlike many other types of criminal defense cases, sexual assault defense cases require an extremely delicate touch. Sexual assault is a term which encompasses rape, attempted rape, sexual abuse and battery, molestation, and other crimes. One of the most difficult aspects of sexual assault defense is the fact that there are rarely ever any witnesses to sexual assault crimes. In addition to the lack of witnesses, there is usually little evidence a rape, attempted rape, molestation, or other sex crime, ever occurred. Taking away evidence and witnesses, what we are left with is one word vs. another the victims claim, and the suspects defense, both peoples lives often drastically affected by the severity of the event and the legal outcome. It is the responsibility of your lawyer to thoroughly research all aspects of your case and assist you with whatever legal facilitation you need through this difficult time. If you or someone you care about is facing a charge of rape or sexual assault, you cant afford to make a mistake with who you hire as your Dallas Sex Crimes Defense Attorney. These types of criminal charges demand an attorney that has defended these types of cases successfully for many years. Our proven results are among the best in the legal profession in Texas. We know how to very aggressively and
successfully defend Texas sex crime charges, and we know how to make sure you are legally protected to the maximum extent possible. Make the wrong move hire an attorney who only handles these cases occasionally, or hire an attorney based on the lowest fee youre quoted and you may find yourself in prison for something you may not be legally guilty of doing. If you are in this situation right now, you probably have a hundred questions to ask. Contact Dallas Sexual Assault Lawyer Charles Johnson anytime night or day at (214) 234-0111 for your free consultation. Attorney Johnson will help you decide what, legally, you need to do.
Stranger rape: Rape committed by someone that the victim does not know. Less than 20 percent of rapes are committed by strangers, although most people believe that stranger rape is the prototypical rape. Flashing or Exhibitionism involves the exposure of a persons genitals to cause alarm or fear in another person or to provoke sexual interest in the viewer. Peeping or Voyeurism is secretively observing someone, without the persons permission, for the purpose of sexual gratification. Stalking or Cyber stalking are forms of harassment generally comprised of repeated and persistent following, calling, writing, texting, etc. with no legitimate reason and with the intention of harming, or so as to arouse anxiety or fear of harm in the person being followed or contacted. Anyone men, women, and even children can be sexually assaulted. Sexual assault is usually defined as sexual activity between two or more people in which one of the people is coerced or threatened with harm. The sexual activity may include fondling, sexual intercourse, oral sex, and/or anal sex. The sexual aggressor can be a family member, like a husband or father, or a friend, date, acquaintance, or stranger. Sexual assault is a crime that has become an epidemic problem. Sexual assault can be an extremely stressful, terrifying event and can severely disrupt the victims lifestyle and coping patterns. During a sexual assault, the victim may have feelings of powerlessness and uncertainty about whether he or she will survive. Frequently the victims life is directly threatened and the victim may be physically injured in a variety of ways. At the same time, the victim must remain alert, trying to protect him or herself from even more harm. Children who may be present are often threatened, adding to the terror and causing the victim to feel responsible for protecting them. Studies show that the impact of sexual assault varies from person to person. Victims may no longer feel safe, may lose self-esteem, feel powerless, and lose the ability to trust others or develop intimacy. The more terrifying the assault, and the more the persons life is threatened, the more problems victims usually have afterwards. Having suffered previous traumatic events can also contribute to greater problems. Sexual assault of adolescent and adult women has been called a silent epidemic, because it occurs at high rates yet is rarely reported to the authorities. Several reasons contribute to the underreporting of sexual assault cases. Many victims do not tell others about the assault, because they fear that they will not be believed or will be derogated, which, according to research findings, is a valid concern. Other victims may not realize that they have actually experienced legally defined rape or sexual assault, because the incident does not fit the prototypic scenario of stranger rape. For example, in a study by Abbey and colleagues, a woman wrote, For years I believed it was my fault for being too drunk. I never called it rape until much more recently, even though I repeatedly told him no.
more acutely aware of their physical vulnerability, reduced resilience and mortality. Fear, anger or depression can be especially severe in elderly victims who are isolated, have no con?dant or live on meager incomes. Fear of losing independence as a result of family members learning about the sexual assault can be a strong deterrent to reporting. Recognizing that the offender may be a family member, friend or caretaker is also important. The Victim with Disabilities Persons having mental or developmental disabilities may be confused or frightened, unsure of what occurred, or they may not even understand that they have been exploited and are victims of a crime. In sexual assault cases involving victims with mental or developmental disabilities, using anatomically detailed dolls has proven to be a successful means of communication. Only those speci?cally trained in their use should use anatomically detailed dolls. In some cases, offenders may be family members, caretakers or friends who in?ict repeated abuse because their victims are not able to report the crimes against them. The Male Victim It is believed that the number of adult male victims of sexual assault who report the crime or seek medical care or counseling represents only a very small percentage of those actually victimized. Although many adult males do not seek medical care unless they also have been seriously injured, male child victims are now being seen at hospitals in increasing numbers. This increase, in large measure, is a direct result of public education and more stringent child abuse reporting laws throughout the nation. The male victim may have serious concerns regarding his inability to prevent the assault. There also may be confusion about the nature of his role as victim/participant because of a possible involuntary physiological response to the assault, such as stimulation to ejaculation. Male victims need reassurance that they were the victims of a violent crime which was not their fault, and that other sexually assaulted males have survived to function normally in every way. The Child and Adolescent Victim Children are not small adults either physiologically or emotionally. Just as the physical examination protocol for children is different from the protocol for adults, the emotional needs of the child are also different. Children require the services of individuals specifically trained to provide the crisis intervention, medical examination and long-term treatment that will surely be needed as a result of acute sexual assault or chronic sexual abuse. Adolescents are experiencing a transition from childhood to adulthood and show extremely variable reactions which may be a reflection of their individual developmental stage. There is no typical adolescent victim, and the approach to each is a challenge for even the most experienced practitioner. Acquaintance or date rape may be the most under-reported type of sexual assault. Clearly, access to long-term treatment by specifically trained individuals is essential for all child and adolescent victims. The Domestic Violence Victim Sexual assault by a spouse or other familial is a grave indicator of the danger a victim faces and must be taken seriously. Forced sex is a factor in determining the potential for lethality; a woman who is raped by her
partner is more likely to die at his hands. Medical personnel must determine whether the victim is a domestic violence victim so proper services and referrals can be provided. A victim who has been sexually assaulted by a partner has likely been suffering other forms of violence during the relationship. Many victims keep physical, emotional and sexual abuse hidden from friends and family members for numerous reasons: many religions and cultures prohibit divorce, the victim believes that the abuse is deserved or does not realize a crime has been committed, the victim has no support system, the victim is financially dependent upon the abuser, or the victim fears the abuser will harm or take the children. The Homosexual Victim Homosexual male and lesbian victims are often reluctant to seek services for a number of reasons. There is concern of encountering barriers of prejudice or homophobia, as well as fears that the assault will not be taken seriously or even perceived as a crime. Many times the homosexual community in a given area is small; this results in limited access to qualified service providers, and the fear that the entire community will ?nd out about the attack. Another consideration is that the victims family, friends or co-workers may not be aware of the victims sexual orientation. Fears of ostracism by peers and family can be more traumatizing for the victim than the attack. Bisexual and transgender victims are also at high risk for encountering prejudice and ridicule as a result of reporting sexual assault. Recognizing that sexual assault is always a crime and knowing appropriate referrals for victims who are not heterosexual is essential for all involved. Victimization Involving Alcohol/ Drugs Alcohol is the drug most frequently used to facilitate sexual assault. Victims often believe that because they voluntarily consumed alcohol, ecstasy or some other drug, they are to blame for the assault. It is important to understand that intoxication and the resulting diminished abilities are not causes of sexual assault; they are tools used to aid in commission of this crime. Victims who have ingested a drug or combination of drugs may not be aware that they have been sexually assaulted. Victims may experience unexplainable soreness or injuries or a disheveled appearance. Events described as dreamlike or that cannot be remembered at all are strong indicators that toxicology screens are warranted and should be discussed.
In addition to PTSD, sexual assault victims frequently find that they feel depressed and hopeless about the future, which can lead to thoughts about suicide. Many victims also report that they feel like the sexual assault was somehow their fault, resulting in feelings of self-blame and self-doubt. Frequently, sexual assault victims also say that they feel generally unsafe and often have difficulties with trust and intimacy. It is also common for sexual assault victims to have questions about their physical health and develop problems related to their sexual functioning. Lastly, sexual assault victims may resort to using drugs or alcohol to cope with their symptoms. Women who become victims of sexual assault typically experience the victimization as a traumatic event. There are common reactions to this kind of trauma or shock; but at the same time, each woman responds in her own unique way. 1. Fear responses: The most common victim reaction to sexual assault is fear. At the time of the assault, most victims have an overwhelming experience is fear of being physically injured (beaten, cut, shot, etc.) or even of being killed. Fear responses associated with the assault (to certain sights, sounds, smells, thoughts, etc.) can persists for weeks, months, or even years. Victims who have been assaulted typically avoid anything which reminds them of the assault (places, situations, people, etc.). Some men and women become so fearful that they greatly restrict their activities, even to the point that they are unable to leave their homes or to be left alone. 2. Losing control: After experiencing a sexual assault, many men and women fear that they are losing control over their lives. They have been forced to participate in an act that was against their wills. They lost control over their lives at the time of the assault, and this feeling of loss of control may continue after the assault. 3. Flashbacks: Victims may re-experience the assault over and over again in their thoughts and/or in their dreams. When this happens, it is almost as though the assault is actually occurring again. This reexperience of the event is called a flashback. 4. Trouble concentrating: Sexual assault victims may find that they have trouble concentrating on things. It is as though they cannot keep their minds on what they are doing. This is can be frustrating and add to the sense of loss of control. 5. Guilty feelings: The most common source of guilty feelings are the result of self-blame. The victims tells him- or herself such things as, I should not have been out that late, or I should have been dressed differently, or If I had been more careful about locking the door, this would not have happened. Sexual assault victims may also feel guilty about what they had to in order to survive the assault, such as activities the victim felt he or she had to engage in in an effort to save him- or herself from serious physical harm or even death. In some instances, guilty feelings result from the fact that others may have been seriously harmed more than the victim herself. This is referred to as survivors guilt. 6. Feeling dirty: Self-image frequently suffers as a result of the assault. Many victims report feeling dirty and may take frequent showers in an effort to feel clean. 7. Depression: Another common reaction to sexual assault is a sense of sadness or depression. There may be feelings of hopelessness and despair, frequent crying spells, and sometimes even thoughts of suicide. A loss of interest in activities and things that previously were enjoyable often accompanies these feelings of sadness and despair. Nothing seems like it is fun anymore. 8. Disrupted relationships: It is not unusual to see a disruption in relationships with others after a sexual assault. This is, in part, a result of the withdrawn behavior that frequently accompanies sadness and depression. The victim may also feel embarrassment and ashamed about what happened to them. However, the support of friends and family plays a vitally important role in the victims recovery from the trauma of sexual assault.
9. Loss of interest in sex: After an assault it is not unusual for the victim to experience a significant loss of interest in sexual relations. It is understandable that sexual assault trauma would lead to an avoidance of sexual activity. There may be other factors involved, however. For instance, it is very common for people who are depressed to experience a decrease in libido or sexual drive.
Touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting (or unknowing) partner. HYPOXYPHILIA (KOTZWARRAISM)Producing sexual excitement by mechanical or chemical asphyxiation (hypoxia). INFIBULATION Cutting, alteration, branding, infusion of the genitals (ones own or anothers) KLISMAPHILIA Enemas. MASOCHISM The person is aroused by being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer. NECROPHILIA Sexual arousal with corpses. PARTIALISM Exclusive focus on part of a body (living). PEDOPHILIA Sexual attraction to another who is legally a child (prepubescent child). PIQUERISM Piercing of the body. SADISM Receiving sexual arousal or gratification inresponse to anothers suffering (physical orpsychological). TELEPHONE SCATOLOGIA Talking lewdly, on the telephone, usually to strangers. TRANSVESTISM Cross-dressing, wearing the clothing of the opposite sex. Disorderly conduct, prostitution, theft, burglary, robbery. Obscene phone calls. Rape, lewd or lascivious acts with a child, oral copulation, penetration by foreign object, sodomy, annoying children, child pornography, kidnapping. Assault with a deadly weapon, sexual battery, mayhem, tattooing. Rape, oral copulation, sodomy, penetration by foreign object, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, murder. Sexual battery, assault, assault with a deadly weapon. Burglary, unauthorized mutilation, theft. Disorderly conduct; prostitution. Penetration by foreign object. Assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, sexual battery, mayhem. Accidental death, involuntary manslaughter.
UROPHILIA Urine. VOYEURISM Observing unsuspecting people who are naked or engaging in sexual activity. ZOOPHILIA Animals.
Texas law covers a long list of sex crimes, from rape and sexual assault to statutory rape and indecent exposure. They are all serious offenses, but among the most serious is involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. Similar to rape, its a crime centered around forcible sexual intercourse. Penalties can be severe, especially if a child is involved. If you are facing involuntary deviate sexual intercourse charges in the Dallas area, contact Dallas Lawyer Charles Johnson, an experienced involuntary deviate sexual intercourse defense attorney in Texas. Call today. It is important to start working on your defense right away.
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A conviction can mean jail or prison time as well as thousands of dollars of fines. A conviction can also require lifetime registration as a sexual offender. These sex offender registrations are open to the public including family members and employers. Failure to register as a sex offender can result in new convictions and incarceration. Through training and experience we have a unique view and ability to handle theses types of cases. These types of cases have unique and special rules that other types of cases do not. We have experience to deal with those issues such as:
Special hearsay rules for child witnesses Dealing with forensic interviews by law enforcement or therapists. Interpreting clinical medical exams such as SAFE exams. Obtaining and using evidence of prior instances of abuse from state agencies. Dealing with the child witness on the witness stand.
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No matter what type of sex crime you are charged with, we will respect your dignity and work to protect your reputation.
Hire the Best Sexual Assault Lawyer: Dallas Criminal Lawyer Charles Johnson
Sexual Assault is a serious, life-changing event and allegation, which is why the courts take the claims so seriously. However, too frequently, there is a lack of evidence and witnesses that helps the criminal defense attorney working for the defendant to win the case. A defendant may sometimes avoid prosecution and punishment simply by just claiming a rape, molestation, attempted rape or other sexual assault act never happened. Sometimes the prosecutors office is so inundated with cases that your personal case may not receive the attention it deserves. With extensive expertise in the area of sexual assault, good criminal defense lawyers are in a unique position to predict the probable legal maneuvers of the defendants lawyers and to address and challenge those maneuvers before they become an issue or a possible way for the defense lawyers to win their clients case. For this reason it is an extremely smart idea to hire the best criminal defense attorney to ensure your case is given the time and importance it should have. Contact Dallas Lawyer Charles Johnson directly at (214) 234-0111 now to discuss your case. He is available around the clock to take your call.
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