Sexual Assault

Houston Sexual Assault Lawyer

In Texas, there is little discrimination between the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault. While conviction of either of these types of crimes will result in severe criminal penalties, mandatory lifetime registration as a sex offender, and a damaged reputation, the criminal sentencing guidelines are much more serious for those who are found guilty of aggravated sexual assault. Retaining the services of a skilled Houston sexual assault lawyer is crucial to the disposition of your case in the face of such serious criminal allegations.

At the Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen, our staff understands that there is typically more than one version of events in these situations. While law enforcement, prosecutors, and the media will convict someone before the benefit of trial, we feel that everyone is entitled to a vigorous and competent defense in the courtroom. Mr. Nguyen will provide the personalized defense that you need throughout the entire Houston legal process.

Sexual Assault Charges Attorney in Houston

Sexual assault is considered a second degree felony in Texas. A sexual assault conviction can result in a 2-10 year prison term while an upgrade to aggravated sexual assault is a first degree felony and can lead to a prison term ranging from 5 years to life. When it’s your future at stake, this is a major difference. Some of the factors considered when charging a person with aggravated sexual assault include:

• Sexual assault resulting in serious injury or death
• Coerced sexual activity (involving threats to another person)
• Use of a deadly weapon during sexual assault
• Using date rape drugs to facilitate an assault
• Sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 14
• Sexual assault of an elderly or disabled individual

By applying years of criminal defense experience, the staff at Law Office of Henry K. Nguyen provides professional advocacy and aggressive defense counsel to those faced with sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault in the Houston court system. We are dedicated to your defense and will conduct an independent investigation in order to uncover facts that may exonerate you or result in a downgrade of the charges that have been brought against you.