Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Statuority Rape

Statutory Rape is a criminal offense and a serious one as well. It is a strict liability offense, meaning that all the district attorney has to prove is that a sex act took place between you and the girl and you will probably be found guilty. You cannot claim consent as a defense because an underage girl in this situation is presumed to be unable to consent to sex. I advise you too seek legal counsel - if found guilty, you could potentially serve jail time. If you are in Harris County, I recommend Attorney David Breston. His specialty is criminal law and he can help. You can contact him at (713) 224-4040. Just let him know that I referred you to him.

Best of Luck

Stephanie T. Shipp

Attorney At Law

Re: Statuority Rape

John is right, words alone can convict. THere are several issues that need to be addressed, you need a lawyer that has handled these cases before because pleading to a sexual assault case is a life long branding as a registered sex offender. If you are in the Austin/ San Antonio areas please call me at 512 392 5010

Re: Statuority Rape

DNA evidence is not needed to prove the State's case. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at 214 559 6173 or email me directly.