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§ 43.01: DEFINITIONS

In this subchapter:

(1) "Deviate sexual intercourse" means any contact between the genitals of one person and the mouth or anus of another person.

(2) "Prostitution" means the offense defined in Section 43.02.

(3) "Sexual contact" means any touching of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of another person with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

(4) "Sexual conduct" includes deviate sexual intercourse, sexual contact, and sexual intercourse.

(5) "Sexual intercourse" means any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ.

§ 43.02: PROSTITUTION

(a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly:

(1) offers to engage, agrees to engage, or engages in sexual conduct for a fee; or

(2) solicits another in a public place to engage with him in sexual conduct for hire.

(b) An offense is established under Subsection (a)(1) whether the actor is to receive or pay a fee. An offense is established under Subsection (a)(2) whether the actor solicits a person to hire him or offers to hire the person solicited.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, unless the actor has previously been convicted one or two times of an offense under this section, in which event it is a Class A misdemeanor. If the actor has previously been convicted three or more times of an offense under this section, the offense is a state jail felony.

§ 43.03: PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION

(a) A person commits an offense if, acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she knowingly:

(1) receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement to participate in the proceeds of prostitution; or

(2) solicits another to engage in sexual conduct with another person for compensation.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

§ 43.04: AGGRAVATED PROMOTION OF PROSTITUTION (a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly owns, invests in, finances, controls, supervises, or manages a prostitution enterprise that uses two or more prostitutes.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.

§ 43.05: COMPELLING PROSTITUTION

(a) A person commits an offense if he knowingly:

(1) causes another by force, threat, or fraud to commit prostitution; or

(2) causes by any means a person younger than 17 years to commit prostitution.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

§ 43.06: ACCOMPLICE WITNESS; TESTIMONY AND IMMUNITY

(a) A party to an offense under this subchapter may be required to furnish evidence or testify about the offense.

(b) A party to an offense under this subchapter may not be prosecuted for any offense about which he is required to furnish evidence or testify, and the evidence and testimony may not be used against the party in any adjudicatory proceeding except a prosecution for aggravated perjury.

(c) For purposes of this section, "adjudicatory proceeding" means a proceeding before a court or any other agency of government in which the legal rights, powers, duties, or privileges of specified parties are determined.

(d) A conviction under this subchapter may be had upon the uncorroborated testimony of a party to the offense.

Attorney Biographies

Jason Trumpler graduated in December of 1999 from the University of Texas School of Law. After graduation, Mr. Trumpler worked for the Ventura County, California, District Attorney's Office as a Deputy District Attorney. During his tenure with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office Mr. Trumpler was known for creatively and successfully trying difficult cases. Mr. Trumpler briefly entered the civil arena from 2001 until 2002 before returning to criminal law as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, California. During his career as a prosecutor in Orange County, Mr. Trumpler took over 30 jury trials to verdict. Mr. Trumpler also trained law enforcement officers throughout Orange County in investigative techniques, DWI/DUI enforcement, testimony, and report writing. While with the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Trumpler tried a number of cases with renowned DUI Defense Attorney Myles L. Berman. Mr. Trumpler was eventually recruited by Mr. Berman to run his Orange County Office, which Mr. Trumpler did for over two years.

All said and told Mr. Trumpler has taken over 100 jury trials to verdict. He has evaluated cases as both a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer and tried cases on both sides successfully. He has an excellent reputation amongst peers, prosecutors, and the bench.

Graham Blake, the Managing Attorney of the Dallas/Forth Worth Office graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Economics in 1997. He received his J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 2000. Previously he worked at Locke Liddell & Sapp (now known as Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell) where he focused on complex commercial litigation, insurance sales practice, and insurance coverage cases. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas.

In addition to defending those accused of prostitution, we also handle all types of criminal defense matters, from traffic tickets and low level misdemeanors to serious felonies, including but not limited to:

Driving While Intoxicated ( DWI / DUI )
Theft
Drugs, Possession or Sales
Drug Crimes Defense Lawyer
Texas Narcotics Possession Criminal Defense Lawyer
Marijuana Defense
Unlawful Weapons
Trafficking Possession with Intent to Deliver
Assault
Driving While License Suspended ( DWLS )
Sexual Offenses
Domestic Violence / Family Violence
Probation Violations
Expunctions / Expungements
Orders of Non-Disclosure

We also handle family law matters including divorce and custody matters.

Contact Us 24 Hours a Day at 866-722-8400

The Law Offices of Jason Trumpler
512 East 11th Street
Suite 110
Austin, TX 78701
512-457-5200
www.trumplerlaw.com
jason.trumpler@trumplerlaw.com

Graham Blake
Of Counsel
Managing Attorney Dallas/Forth Worth Office
The Law Offices of Jason Trumpler
866-722-8400
113 North Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
www.trumplerlaw.com
gblake@trumplerlaw.com