The government is tough on crime, and even tougher in child sex offenses. Your reputation, career, and freedom are on the line. You want an attorney who understands what you are going through and has the specialized knowledge to successfully handle these unique cases.

For over 25 years , Houston Child Sex Crimes Attorney Neal Davis has represented individuals charged with sex crimes. He has earned a reputation for aggressively fighting these cases and winning results, often before the case goes to trial.

In child sex cases, the public presumes the accused guilty, and prosecutors and judges take a harsh position. In Texas, District Attorneys and judges are elected. That means they do not want to appear soft on crime, particularly crimes involving children. That is why someone accused of a child sex crime needs a highly skilled and experienced attorney who knows how to handle these types of cases on their side to fight on their behalf.

With over 25 years of experience, Houston sex crimes attorney Neal Davis believes that you are entitled to respect, discretion and an expert defense. The Neal Davis Law Firm is a top-rated criminal law firm in Houston focusing in child sex offense cases. Neal has dedicated his life and career to helping people in difficult situations by providing a client-centered approach in his practice and offering the same level of service and attention to each case.

Neal and his legal team are experienced when it comes to a wide range of sex charges, including child sex offenses, such as:

• Continuous sex abuse of a child
• Aggravated sexual assault of a child
• Sexual assault of a child (sometimes referred to as statutory rape)
• Indecency with a child by contact
• Indecency with a child by exposure
• Child pornography
• Online solicitation of a child
• Improper student-teacher relationship

“A person facing a sex crimes charge is at one of the lowest points of his or her life—especially if a child is involved. The most common child sex crimes include indecency with a child, sexual assault of a child, aggravated sex assault of a child, online solicitation of a child, and child pornography. People automatically tend to presume that a person accused of a sex crime is guilty. Family and friends may have cut them off, and they may be having employment problems since being charged. In short, no matter how strongly they have denied the allegations, others have essentially dismissed them. That is why they need someone to speak up for them, give them hope, and fight every step of the way.”

– Neal Davis

Being accused of a child sex offense, such as aggravated sexual assault of a child or indecency with a child, requires a lawyer who knows how to handle these unique cases.

For various reasons, child sex crimes are different from other crimes – from how to attack them during the investigation phase to how to cross-examine the child complainant at trial.

Child sex crimes also have specific evidence and procedure rules unique to them. The range of punishment in these cases depends on the charge. Further, upon conviction, sex offender registration is required, sometimes for life.

Indecency with a child – When a person engages in sexual contact with any person under the age of 17, or exposes himself/herself to a child, or forces a child to expose himself or herself.

Sexual assault of a child – When a person engages in sexual penetration with a child 14 to 16 years old.

Aggravated sexual assault of a child – When a person engages in sexual penetration with a child under 14 years old. Texas also imposes a 25-year minimum sentence on cases of “super” aggravated sexual assault (assault of a child age 6 or younger).

Continuous sexual abuse of a child – When a person age 17 or older commits two or more acts of sexual abuse over a 30-day period or more, against a child who is younger than 14 years old.

Improper student-teacher relationship – When an employee, including a teacher of a public or private elementary, middle or high school, engages in sexual contact with a student who is enrolled at the school or school district where the employee works.

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