Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | March 28, 2025 | Sex Crimes
Charges and a conviction for sex offenses in Texas come with a high price. Any charge for a sex crime in Fort Worth is significant. Minimizing the long-term personal and professional damage may be possible with the right legal defense. Sex offenses range from indecent exposure and sexual assault to possession of child pornography and […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | February 28, 2025 | Sex Crimes
Sexual assault is a serious crime in Texas, but aggravated sexual assault carries even harsher penalties due to more severe circumstances. Understanding how Texas law treats these two offenses is important if you or someone you know becomes involved in a case. These differences can affect possible sentences as well as your defense approach. Talking […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | January 17, 2025 | Sex Crimes
The age of consent refers to a person’s ability to give meaningful consent. In criminal law, the age of consent typically refers to the minimum age for a minor to be able to consent to sexual conduct. The age of consent varies by state. Texas defines the age of consent as 17 in most situations, […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | December 30, 2024 | Sex Crimes
Being arrested for indecent exposure can be frightening and stressful. It can also be embarrassing, so you might hesitate to speak with an attorney about the criminal charges. However, the best way to protect your rights is to work with an experienced Texas criminal defense lawyer. The consequences of a conviction for indecent exposure can […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes
Is It Art? Or Is It Child Pornography? If you’ve never heard the term “lascivious exhibition” you’re not alone. It could also be called lewd behavior, indecent conduct, or sexually explicit content. If you’re still confused, you are not alone: the Courts are too. If you are trying to understand the definition of child pornography in […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes
An “Outcry” statement is often a critical part of the State’s case in the prosecution of alleged child sexual abuse. This is where the State calls an adult witness to tell the jury about what a child (younger than 14) allegedly said to the adult about a sex crime. This hearsay relaying a child-witness’s description of […]
Cofer Luster Criminal Defense Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Sex Crimes
The penile plethysmograph (PPG) is a penile sexual arousal test that is often used to help determine whether a male participant is likely or unlikely to respond sexually to a child or adolescent. The results may be used in arriving at an opinion as to whether a person is a likely sex offender or is […]