Texas Date Rape and Yes Means Yes Laws

Responding to increased scrutiny on college date rape allegations California Legislators passed a Yes Means Yes law this past week. The new law requires California colleges to adopt a standard of unambiguous consent among students engaging in sex. The law is the latest in efforts to address an increase in reported sexual assaults which occur among college students.

This increased scrutiny has lead to more an more Texas Date Rape charges being filed. The criminal offense for  date rape in Texas falls in the Sexual Assault statute in 22.011.In these types of cases the key fact issue is consent. The alleged offense usually occurs during some type of fraternity mixer that involves lots of drinking. What starts off as a consensual sexual contact then leads to allegations of forced sex without consent.

Texas Date Rape charges are very serious and carry a penalty range of 2 to 20 years. In addition anyone convicted or sentenced to deferred probation  is required to register a sex offender for the remainder of their lives. If you find your self facing this charge consult with a Texas date rape attorney as soon as possible. There are legal defenses available but you must act quickly and seek the guidance of an experienced criminal lawyer as soon as possible.