Prosecutors Brittany Hansford, Nancy Hebert, & Bill Delmore fought relentlessly to protect an infant who was sexually assaulted. Because of their work, all Texas prosecutors now have a powerful new tool to obtain justice for those who literally cannot speak for themselves.
In sum, the highest Texas court for criminal law matters has created an exception for victims who are “incapable of an outcry.” In those cases, a well-corroborated confession by a defendant does not require corroboration of the crime itself which is something Texas common law previously required. Now, a jury has the power to determine themselves if a conviction is warranted based on all the evidence presented.
