Midland County Sex Crimes Lawyer

Former Chief Felony Prosecutor Now Defending the Accused in Midland County

A sexual offense accusation carries consequences that begin the moment charges are filed. Before any verdict is reached, a person’s standing in the community, professional reputation, and personal relationships can all be damaged. Anyone facing these charges in Midland County deserves a sex crime defense lawyer who understands what’s at stake and who genuinely believes in the presumption of innocence.

Tommy W. Hull, PC brings over 15 years of criminal law experience to every case, including his earlier career as a chief felony prosecutor for the state of Texas. That background gives Attorney Hull a working knowledge of how prosecutors build sex crime cases and where those cases can be challenged. Clients receive individualized attention and a defense strategy built around the specific facts of their case.

Have you been charged with a sex crime in Texas? Call (432) 223-0044 or contact Tommy W. Hull, PC online to schedule a free consultation with a sex crimes attorney in Midland.

Sex Crime Charges Handled in Midland County

The most common charge in this category involves sexual assault, defined under Texas law as sexual conduct without the other person’s consent. When the conduct results in serious bodily injury, involves a deadly weapon, or places the alleged victim in fear of death or kidnapping, the charge is elevated to aggravated sexual assault. Possession or sale of child pornography carries felony charges at any level of involvement.

Other charges include public lewdness and indecent exposure, which involve the alleged display of oneself in public. Voyeurism covers secret observation of another person. A voluntary sexual encounter becomes a criminal matter if one party records it without the other’s consent.

Prostitution – the exchange of sexual favors for money or other consideration – is a criminal offense. Trafficking in prostitution, which involves overseeing a prostitution operation, is a separate and more serious charge.

Sexual offenses involving minors span a wide range of charges. Under Texas law, statutory rape applies to sexual relations with someone under 17, the state’s age of consent, even when the encounter was voluntary. Improper relationships between educators and students fall under a named charge category in the Texas Penal Code. When the alleged victim is a family member or intimate partner, the charge may also carry a domestic violence component.

Technology-Based Sex Crime Charges in Midland County

A growing share of sex crime prosecutions in Midland County involve conduct that occurred online or through electronic devices. These charges carry serious felony exposure and are prosecuted in the same Midland County District Courts as traditional sex crime charges.

Online solicitation of a minor is a named felony offense under Texas Penal Code Section 33.021, covering electronic communication with a minor for sexual purposes. Invasive visual recording applies when someone records another person in a private space without consent. Unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material – commonly called revenge porn – is a criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Title 5, as is the unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material. Child grooming was codified as a distinct criminal offense under Texas Penal Code Section 15.032, enacted in September 2023.

Defending against technology-based charges requires an attorney who understands how prosecutors handle digital evidence. Attorney Tommy Hull’s background as a former chief felony prosecutor gives him direct insight into how these cases are built and where they can be challenged.

Penalties for Sex Crimes in Texas

Potential penalties span a wide range depending on the charge, the alleged victim’s age, and the defendant’s prior record.

Misdemeanor convictions can result in fines as low as $500 for a Class C offense or up to one year in jail and $4,000 in fines for a Class A conviction. Felony convictions range from 180 days in a state jail facility to 5–99 years in prison for a first-degree felony, with fines up to $10,000 at each felony tier.

What makes sex crime convictions different from many others is the registration requirement. A conviction at the misdemeanor or felony level may trigger mandatory registration under the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program, placing the convicted person’s name in a publicly accessible database. Collateral consequences can also include restrictions on social media use, loss of gun ownership rights, and loss of child custody.