Human trafficking is a significant problem in Texas. According to statistics from the Texas Attorney General, the state has convicted several hundred people of human trafficking over the past decade. In addition to any criminal cases brought against traffickers, survivors may be entitled to compensation through the civil court system under the human trafficking laws…
Human trafficking cases rely heavily on evidence that shows someone used control or coercion to exploit another person’s labor or services. Understanding how to prove sex trafficking or how to prove human trafficking starts with recognizing that no single piece of evidence tells the whole story. Instead, investigators and attorneys build cases using multiple forms…
Human trafficking is widespread in Texas, and there are many misconceptions about the issue. Separating fact from fiction is the key to raising awareness about what trafficking actually looks like in our Texas communities. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we are tireless advocates for survivors of human trafficking. We believe that survivors deserve justice,…
State Law Regarding the Trafficking of Persons It is believed that thousands of men, women, and children are trafficked in and out of Texas each year. As one of the largest border states, Texas has become a trafficking hotspot. In an effort to combat the crisis, the state attorney general has formed a “Human Trafficking…
