Accomplished advocate handles cases involving claims of illegal contact

Juries can be very tough on people charged with sexual offenses, so it’s important to retain a proven, board-certified criminal defense lawyer who can challenge police and prosecutors in matters alleging:

Whatever led to the allegations against you, I’ll provide a fresh, well-informed perspective on the pertinent legal issues and work tirelessly to safeguard your fundamental rights.

Sexual assault

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What some jurisdictions refer to as rape is charged as sexual assault under Texas law. These prosecutions stem from sexual contact that allegedly occurs without one person’s consent or when someone is not able to give legal consent. Even if someone agrees to engage in sex, a charge can still be brought if that person was too young, incapacitated due to alcohol or if the defendant, such as a clergy member, coach or teacher, was in a position of authority over the alleged victim.

Aggravated sexual assault

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The existence of one or more aggravating factors can increase a sexual assault charge to a first-degree felony. Factors include the existence or threat of serious or fatal harm, use of a “date rape” drug, multiple offenders and a victim who is elderly, disabled or under the age of 14.

Allegations involving children

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Continuous sexual abuse of a child, defined as two or more acts within a period of 30 or more days, is punishable by 25 to 99 years in prison. These cases can be incredibly sensitive and emotional even if a lesser count is involved, such as indecency with a child. My firm understands how to get at the truth even if there are sharp differences about what occurred and the reliability of witnesses.

Harassment

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Though harassment is prohibited by the Texas Penal Code and can have sexual overtones, it should not be confused with civil sexual harassment claims that occur in a workplace. If you’ve been accused of criminally tormenting, alarming or abusing someone else, I will assess the evidence against you and help you decide how to proceed.

Defenses available to drug charges in San Antonio

Defenses available to drug
charges in San Antonio

Physical evidence (drugs, drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging, fingerprints, DNA, etc.) plays a major role in any drug crime case. However, authorities cannot obtain such evidence through an illegal search and seizure. I challenge police tactics to get drug evidence excluded whenever possible. In cases of possession, the authorities must also prove you had “knowing” possession. This means you knew where the drugs were, and you exercised control over them. If the drugs were in your car or apartment without your knowledge, and someone else exercised control over them, I will fight the charge you face.

Physical evidence (drugs, drug paraphernalia, scales, packaging, fingerprints, DNA, etc.) plays a major role in any drug crime case. However, authorities cannot obtain such evidence through an illegal search and seizure. I challenge police tactics to get drug evidence excluded whenever possible. In cases of possession, the authorities must also prove you had “knowing” possession. This means you knew where the drugs were, and you exercised control over them. If the drugs were in your car or apartment without your knowledge, and someone else exercised control over them, I will fight the charge you face.

Contact an experienced San Antonio sex crime defense lawyer for a free consultation

Tylden Shaeffer, Attorney at Law, P.C. represents Texans in all types of proceedings stemming from alleged sexual offenses.

To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, please call (210) 227-1500 or contact me online. My office is in San Antonio.

A DWI arrest can damage your reputation, impose severe financial costs, and place you in jeopardy of incarceration. To pursue the best possible outcome, retain a proven defense lawyer as soon as possible.

To schedule a free consultation with Tylden Shaeffer, Attorney at Law, P.C., call (210) 227-1500

or contact my San Antonio office online today.