Fort Bend County Statutory Rape Lawyer

What is Statutory Rape in Texas?

In the state of Texas, it is illegal to have sexual intercourse with someone who is younger than 17 years old. This offense is known as "statutory rape." Statutory rape is classified as "sexual assault" under Texas Penal Code § 22.011 and is also a felony charge. Anyone who is younger than 17 years old is not considered to be capable of giving legal consent for sex, which means that anyone who has intercourse with someone who is 16 or younger can be charged with a sex crime.

At the Rosen & Kovach, PLLC, our team understands the serious nature of your charges. Our firm can provide urgent attention and the aggressive defense that you need in order to avoid a conviction.

Texas Penalties for Statutory Rape

Statutory rape can be charged as either a second-degree felony or a first-degree felony. If charged as a felony in the second degree, statutory rape will incur a fine of up to $10,000, 2 – 20 years in prison, or both. If charged as a felony in the first degree, statutory rape will result in a fine of up to $10,000, a prison sentence of 5 – 99 years, or both. If the child was under 6 years old, or was younger than 14 and suffered serious bodily injury, then the minimum prison sentence is 25 years.

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Don't take chances if you have been accused of or charged with statutory rape – consult a Fort Bend County sex crime lawyer right away. Rosen & Kovach, PLLC can provide the relentless defense that you need in order to avoid a harmful conviction. We have 40 years of combined legal experience in criminal defense and a former prosecutor one the team, we can provide unique insight and a strong edge in your defense.