What is the difference between sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault in Texas?

Learn the differences between sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault in Texas. Sexual Assault Defense Attorney Letty Martinez discusses the key factors that can elevate a sexual assault charge to a more serious offense, including the use of a deadly weapon, serious injury, and cases involving children. Understand the legal implications and penalties for both adult and child victims. Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country. Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-va... Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summ... Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-mar... Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/chr... Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tif... Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/rob... Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mik... Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/ale... Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/ Connect with Varghese Summersett   / versustexas     / versustexas     / versustexas     / 3715834   Channel Page:    / @varghesesummersettpllc   0:08 Overview of Sexual Assault Cases 0:14 Sexual Assault vs. Aggravated Sexual Assault 0:21 Aggravated Sexual Assault: Punishment Range 0:32 Aggravating Factors for Sexual Assault 0:45 Use of Deadly Weapons in Aggravated Cases 0:49 Serious Bodily Injury or Death Attempts 0:52 Victim's Disability or Age (65+) as Aggravating Factors 1:03 Threat of Death, Bodily Injury, Trafficking, or Kidnapping 1:07 Two or More Offenders Involved in the Assault 1:18 Use of Date Rape Drugs as an Aggravating Factor 1:24 Sexual Assault Involving Children Under 17 1:36 Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14 1:49 Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 6 1:55 Minimum Sentence for Aggravated Child Sexual Assault (25 Years)