Sexual Assault

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Texas Criminal Attorney Erick Platten

There are few things in life that can change the path of a person like being accused of a sex crime. The aftermath of a sex crime is very traumatic. Conviction of almost any level of sexual offense results in lifetime registration requirements, mandatory prison time, and permanent stigma. Many times you will lose your job and your friends; sometimes you will even lose your family. If you have been charged with a sexual offense, it is critical that you have an experienced trial lawyer to defend your rights and secure the best possible outcome for you.  Criminal defense lawyer Erick Platten is experienced in handling these types of cases.

The Texas Penal Code (§22.011) defines sexual assault as any contact or penetration of a sexual organ of another person without that person's consent if they are over the age of 17. In addition, sexual assault is also committed if there is any contact or penetration of a sexual organ of another person, with or without their consent, if the person is under the age of 17. This is commonly referred to as Statutory Rape.

Here at the Law Office of Erick Platten, our attorneys understand the implications, both criminal and social, of being arrested for sexual assault. Society does not look kindly upon a person who is arrested or convicted of this heinous crime. Oftentimes, just being accused of this crime is enough to ruin your life through job loss, public humiliation, and family problems at home. The attorneys at the Platten Law Office are here to help you through every stage of this difficult time. With everybody assuming your guilt long before you ever get the chance to defend yourself it is imperative that you hire an attorney that is prepared to battle the government at every turn.

However, the only thing worse than committing this crime is spending time in jail for a crime that you didn't commit. In order to avoid the "jailhouse justice", it is vital that you get the best legal criminal representation possible to avoid any possible jail time. Criminal attorney Erick Platten and his legal team have successfully defended many individuals who were wrongly accused of sexual assaults. Mr. Platten's abilities to discover the facts behind these cases, along with proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that his clients are innocent, have resulted in high marks and respect among his peers throughout the state and the nation.

If you are wrongly accused of sexual assault, call Erick Platten at  (903) 593-9100 and let us put our expertise to work for you today.