A charge of a sex crime has three dangerous components. First is the prospect of fines and even jail time. Second is embarrassment and diminished social and professional standing. And finally there is the possibility of life-long registration as a sex offender. Now is the time to speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney with a long record of not-guilty verdicts.
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Consent of the other party is a strong defense. It is a grey area if drugs or alcohol are involved: the complainant may not recall accurately what transpired. If trial is necessary, we will be prepared to refute allegations and cross-examine anyone testifying against you. A "victim" who is not credible, leaves "reasonable doubt" in the minds of jurors.
DNA testing now exonerates many defendants, showing someone else committed the crime, or that the defendant could not have. Evidence collected by the police and prosecution must be gathered while respecting our client's constitutional rights. Tainted evidence can not be used against you.
Texas Monthly recognizes Terry Yates as a Texas Super Lawyer, a designation given only to the top attorneys in Texas.
The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory lists Terry W. Yates since 2005 Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, an honor "limited to only the most distinguished law practices; those who have achieved the AV rating. The 'A' signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the 'V' denotes 'very high' adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence."
To discuss your rights and your legal options for fighting charges or for avoiding incarceration or minimizing jail time, please call a Houston sexual assault defense attorney at the law office of Terry W. Yates & Associates toll free at 877-520-7612. There is no charge for the initial confidential consultation with one of our accomplished federal criminal defense trial attorneys.
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