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Jul 16, 2026
Allegations of sexual assault carry some of the most serious consequences under Texas law. Not only can a conviction result in lengthy prison time and mandatory sex offender registration, but the accusation alone can permanently damage your reputation, career, and relationships. If you’re facing such charges, you need to understand what the burden of proof […]
Read Full StoryChild Sex Crimes · Sex Crimes · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Feb 14, 2020
Under Texas sex offender registration law, if you are labeled as a sex offender or released after January 1, 2000, you will be evaluated and assigned a risk level. The Risk Assessment Review Committee establishes the guidelines. Then, the court, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, or the Texas Youth Commission, will use this to determine […]
Read Full StoryJan 2, 2020
Being accused of sexual assault or another sex crime in Texas is not something to take lightly. An accusation can impact every part of your life, so you need to respond swiftly and carefully. Do not trust the justice system to do right by you. The goal of prosecutors is to find a guilty party, […]
Read Full StorySex Crimes · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Dec 13, 2019
If you are facing Harris County child sex abuse charges, you need to act fast to avoid devastating criminal penalties and the collateral consequences of a sex crime conviction. The stakes are particularly high when the alleged victim is a child, because of enhanced penalties and increased pressure on the judge and prosecutor to bring […]
Read Full StoryDec 11, 2019
Law enforcement and prosecutors in Texas and across the nation are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases. Hundreds of thousands of so-called rape kits, containing samples of fabrics, hair, and fluids collected from rape victims, remain untested. As a result, the sampling, storage, and testing procedures often […]
Read Full StoryNov 11, 2019
If you don’t complete these classes your driver’s license could be revoked–along with your probation. You can take the classes online or at one of many education centers around Houston. Costing in the hundreds of dollars, DWI classes are yet another price to pay for a criminal conviction. At The Law Offices of Ned Barnett, […]
Read Full StoryOct 22, 2019
Sending nude photos to someone without consent is never a good idea. But now it is a crime under Texas law. Even in situations where sending the material was consensual, relationships sour and false allegations could put you in a difficult legal position. If you find yourself charged with a crime relating to sending sexually […]
Read Full StoryOct 15, 2019
Online sting operations in Houston and Harris County are a common law enforcement tactic to make arrests in sex crime cases, but they are not open and shut situations. If you are being investigated or have been arrested for a crime because you were caught up in online activity, don’t give up hope. The police […]
Read Full StoryAug 30, 2019
The use of torture and coercion to obtain confessions from suspects is unlawful. But the police may use every other possible means to get people to incriminate themselves. Law enforcement is allowed to lie to and intimidate suspects, which yields results similar to physical torture. As such, suspects often self-incriminate themselves and confess to crimes […]
Read Full StoryCriminal Defense · Sex Crimes Involving Children
Jul 3, 2019
If you are approached by the police who want to speak to you about a child molestation crime, your first step is to pause and consider what the police are asking. Do they want to come into your home, sit down, and ask several questions? Do they want you to come down to the police […]
Read Full StoryCriminal Defense · Juvenile Crimes
Jun 28, 2019
Kids will be kids. No matter how well we raise them, they will always push the limits for the sake of having fun and taking risks. Unfortunately, this behavior can sometimes get them in trouble with the law. This unfortunate fact is well illustrated by a recent incident in Houston, in which a 14-year-old boy […]
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