Aggravated sexual assault, not guilty.  Aggravated kidnapping, not guilty.  Sexual assault,  not guilty. Alfonso Cabañas' client was found not guilty of these serious offenses.  The client was facing up to life in prison. So, he hired the Cabañas Law Firm to defend him.  After a two-week jury trial, Alfonso Cabañas and the team at the Cabañas Law Firm proved, once again, why they are the best law firm in Texas.

What is the difference between a sexual assault offense and an aggravated sexual offense? 

An aggravated sexual assault offense is an elevated sexual assault offense.  A person commits an aggravated sexual assault  offense, under Penal Code section 22.021, if the person intentionally or knowingly:

• causes acts as explained under a sexual assault offense, Penal Code section 22.011 and
• causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode.

Aggravating factors include:

• Use of a weapon.
• Age of the victim.
• Threat of violence.
• Status of the victim.
• Use of drugs.

What is the difference between a kidnapping offense and an aggravated kidnapping offense? 

An aggravated kidnapping offense is an elevated kidnapping offense.  A person commits an aggravated kidnapping assault  offense, under Penal Code section 22.021, if the person:

• intentionally or knowingly abducts another person
• and uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense with the intent to:
  • hold him for ransom or reward;
  • use him as a shield or hostage;
  • facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony;
  • inflict bodily injury on him or violate or abuse him sexually;
  • terrorize him or a third person; or
  • interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.

Aggravating factors include:

• Use of a weapon.
• Age of the victim.
• Threat of violence.
• Status of the victim.
• Use of drugs.

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