Sex Offender Registration

Houston, Texas, Sex Offender Registration Defense Law Firm

Criminal Defense Attorneys Board-Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Standing as the Voice of Reason to Protect and Defend Texans

Accused of Sex Offenses

One of the primary goals of the criminal defense attorneys at the Houston law offices of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., when representing someone who has been convicted of a child sex crime, is to help our client try to avoid sex offender registration. If you are confronting the possibility of having your freedom curtailed by Texas sex offender registry laws, contact Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P.

Consequences of Sex Offender Registration

Our criminal defense lawyers are board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as well as being former chief prosecutors and assistant district attorneys. We have seen the heavy the burden of being permanently labeled as a sex offender from both sides of a case. Registered sex offenders face years of public censure and disdain -- regardless of the circumstances leading to the rape, abuse, or molestation conviction.

Know Your Options

If you have been convicted of a child sex crime, do not submit to the demands of the government without knowing all your options. Our Texas sex offender registration defense attorneys can help you develop an effective strategy for your situation.

Relief from Registration

Any person who receives deferred adjudication or is convicted for either indecency with a child, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, prohibited sexual conduct, compelling prostitution, possession or promotion of child pornography, sexual performance by a child, aggravated kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual offense, burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit certain sexual offenses, a second conviction for indecent exposure or any attempt, conspiracy or solicitation of the above mentioned crimes, must register as a sex offender.

A person who receives deferred adjudication or is convicted for indecency with a child, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual offense or burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit certain sexual offenses is required to report for life.

Prior to 1999, it had been possible to petition the district court for an exemption of the registration requirement if certain conditions were met. The current law does allow for exemption for certain juveniles and young adult offenders. Further, a means exists to prevent the juvenile registrant's information from being made public.

Contact Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., for a free, no-risk conversation regarding sex offender registration.

Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P.
917 Franklin Street, Suite 600
1018 Preston, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 222-9141
Fax: (713) 236-1886

The Houston, Texas, criminal defense law firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., represents people who have been accused of a state or federal crime anywhere in Texas, including in communities such as League City, Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Clear Lake, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Baytown, Pasadena, Memorial, Spring Branch, River Oaks, West University, Bellaire, as well as Houston County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, and Harris County.