East Texas: Sexual Assault Defense Attorney
Sexual assault charges take many forms, and our Tyler, Texas, law office is prepared to defend clients accused of any type of sex offense, including aggravated sexual assault, date rape charges and sexual contact with a minor.
At the law offices of Tonda L. Curry, we understand that sexual assault charges can be confusing and embarrassing and can cause tremendous strain on our clients and their families. We provide highly professional and nonjudgmental criminal defense services to our clients caught up in sexual assault investigations. Contact our offices today to schedule a free initial consultation.
An Experienced and Respectful Criminal Defense Lawyer
Attorney Tonda L. Curry has 18 years' criminal law experience, including 12 years spent as a federal criminal prosecutor. With experience on both sides of the legal justice system, she can anticipate how the prosecution is likely to build its case against you and build your defense accordingly.
Most of our clients want to find a resolution to a sexual assault charge that does not involve going to trial. We thoroughly investigate each case and negotiate with the district attorney's office to get the charged dropped or reduced to a lesser offense. At the very least, we try to convince the district attorney's office to reduce the charge so that it is not a sex offense requiring registration with the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program.
Defense of Statutory Rape Cases: Sexual Contact With a Minor
Statutory rape is a very common sexual assault charge — which is usually charged as sexual contact with a minor. These charges frequently arise after high school prom season, when a young couple has consensual sex but are found out by parents or other adults and reported to the police. Unfortunately, if the age difference is greater than three years, the older person in the couple will almost certainly be prosecuted, even though the sexual act was consensual.
If you or your child is under investigation for statutory rape — due to an incident of consensual sex with a girlfriend or boyfriend — take the charge very seriously. Get a criminal defense lawyer on your side immediately to protect your rights and guide you through the criminal justice system.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Law Offices
Our Tyler, Texas, law offices are located in a comfortable older home turned into an office building. We invite you to sit down with us and seek legal advice from experienced attorney Tonda L. Curry. We offer free and confidential consultations and answers to your criminal law questions. Call us today at 903.526.5115 or send an e-mail.
