Sexual assault is a serious crime that has severe consequences under Texas law. Assaults of either an adult or a child can lead to prison time, large fines, and your name listed on the Texas sex offender registry. However, not all cases of sexual assault are violations of consent – some can happen when...

In Texas, paying money for sex is illegal. Known under Texas law as “solicitation of prostitution,” this crime can result in jail time and hefty fines. Arrest or conviction for the solicitation of prostitution can inflict major damages upon a person’s reputation, potentially leading to loss of employment and broken ties with family or...

In 2011, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Tom Dart, began a national push to arrest those attempting to purchase sex, in order to curb sex trafficking in the United States. Originally called the “National Day of Johns Arrests”, and since renamed the “National Johns Suppression Initiative”, this annual event focuses on...