If you were accused of aggravated sexual assault, you run the risk of facing harsh legal penalties. Working with our Houston aggravated sexual assault lawyer, Jay Blass Cohen, can help you understand the legal process and achieve the best case outcome.
The legal team at Blass Law dedicates itself to keeping innocent people innocent. When you work with Jay Blass Cohen, you have a Houston sexual assault lawyer on your side who will fight to keep your personal and professional reputation unharmed. Reach out to our firm now to learn more during a confidential legal consultation.
How Sexual Assault Attorney Jay Blass Will Manage Your Case in Houston
If you decide to hire Blass Law, our attorney, Jay Cohen, will personally manage your case. He will fight for a fair outcome, ensuring your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Some of the tasks Jay will handle on your behalf include:
- Communication: You will not need to worry about saying the wrong thing or risking your case when you work with Blass Law. Jay and the rest of our legal team will ensure you’re prepared for legal proceedings and will represent you in and out of the courtroom. You won’t feel alone while you’re fighting your charges.
- Building your defense strategy: Our team will create a defense strategy to defend your rights. Once we assess the details of your case and collect evidence, we can determine the most ideal strategy.
- Interpreting laws: You won’t need to try to understand Houston’s sexual assault laws by yourself. Jay will ensure you’re well informed about all the legalities, including the potential penalties of sex crimes and problems sex offenders in Texas may face.
- Completing paperwork: There are often deadlines we must meet as we navigate the legal process. Jay will make sure you’re aware of any deadlines and help you complete any paperwork needed to prove your case.
Benefits of Hiring Blass Law to Fight Your Houston Aggravated Sexual Assault Case
One of the primary benefits of working with our Houston sex crime lawyer is that here, you aren’t just a case number. Your case will receive the attention to detail it deserves, as Jay Blass is committed to fighting your case to the end. Some of Jay’s qualifications include:
- He is certified as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist
- He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
- He was born and raised in Houston and volunteers in community organizations
You can learn more about working with our Houston criminal defense lawyer when you contact us for a confidential consultation.
We have also helped former sexual assault clients achieve not-guilty verdicts. See what some of our former clients say about working with our law firm:
- “I was referred to Blass Law by someone close to me. I got charged with a serious felony offense, since day one Jay has been very knowledgeable, straightforward and not afraid to ask all the right questions and got my case dismissed. Highly recommend! Thank you for saving my life. Definitely the best criminal lawyer in Texas.”
- “Hands down the best lawyer in the Houston area! Jay Cohen did an A+ job with my cases and is an absolute godsend. He is extremely technical, intelligent, straightforward, and responsive. I would definitely recommend him for any legal matters. Jay saved my life and I am forever grateful to him.”
Potential Penalties You Could Face If You Are Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges
According to Texas Penal Code § 22.021, aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony. The penalties you could face for committing a first-degree felony in Houston as outlined in Texas Penal Code § 12.32:
- Imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life, or imprisonment for five to 99 years
- A fine of up to $10,000
Our team will fight to help you avoid an aggravated sexual assault conviction.
Additional Non-Legal Penalties Associated With Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges
Beyond the severe penalties you might face in Houston’s legal system, you could also face penalties in your personal life. For example:
- You might have trouble maintaining relationships if you have to spend time in jail
- You may lose any professional licenses you worked hard for
- You could lose your job or have a hard time finding a new one with a criminal record
- If you are in school, you could lose scholarships, internships, and memberships in educational or volunteer programs
- You may have trouble getting accepted into college programs
- If you have children, your ability to spend time with them might be limited because of your criminal record
We understand how difficult it is to face these penalties, so Blass Law will always fight to win your case.
Defense Strategies We May Employ in Your Sex Crime Case
Our aggravated sexual assault lawyer in Houston will work to build a strong defense against your criminal charge. Some of the defense strategies we can use against sexual assault crimes include:
- False accusations: Many sexual assault cases are brought based on false accusations. We systematically dismantle any witness statements to expose the lies
- Alibi: We can collect evidence, like witness statements, phone records, photos, and video footage to prove you were not present at the scene of the accident when it occurred. If you were not there, you could not have committed the crime.
- Mistaken identity: We will fight to prove that you were misidentified as the sexual offender using DNA evidence, cell phone records, surveillance footage, and more.
Once Jay learns about the details of your case, he can provide more information about potential defenses against your charges. We could use another defense strategy, such as false allegations, depending on your case details.
Call Blass Law to Fight Your Sexual Offense Charges
If you were charged with a sexual crime such as aggravated assault, our Houston aggravated sexual assault attorney firm can fight to help you avoid Houston’s strict punishments. We will do everything we can to secure a fair case outcome on your behalf.
Call us today to discuss your charges during a case evaluation. We will keep your information confidential.