If a man is being chargedfor indecency with a child – sexual contact, what will he receivefor a sentence if they plea bargain out or admit guilt?
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If a man is being chargedfor indecency with a child – sexual contact, what will he receivefor a sentence if they plea bargain out or admit guilt?
This is his first sex offense and his court date is this week. I’m just hoping they don’t let him off easy. The victim is my oldest daughter and she is scared. We have a 2 year protective order and hopefully a permanent one after his sentencing.
Asked on February 21, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It is impossible for one to really know what he will get in sentencing until what he is charged with in finalized, bit know that Texas takes these kind of charges with a child very seriously and that the penalties can be VERY harsh, in some instances up to 99 years in prison. The charges are most always a felony charge which comes with it a much stronger penalty than a misdemeanor. Here is what I have found:
I hope that you have a private attorney on your side as well as the Prosecutors making sure that this person does not plea down to the least offense possible. Good luck to you.
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