Criminal Defense

What You Should Know About the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program in Texas

Published: Jul 23, 2025 in Criminal Defense, DUI

If you were pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you may be in for a rude awakening. Even before you’re formally charged or convicted, the state can move to suspend your driver’s license under the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program. While the law regarding ALRs is relatively strict, there are ways to defend against it and retain some or all of your driving privileges. Contact an experienced Houston DWI defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Ned Barnett at (713) 222-6767 to schedule a free consultation and learn more…

Public Decency, Touching Offenses & Voyeurism in Houston, TX

Published: Jul 20, 2025 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

The Texas Penal Code prohibits sexual conduct that is damaging to the well-being of society. This includes indecent exposure and public lewdness, and understanding the nuances between the two is important, as the penalties differ significantly. As the name implies, indecent exposure involves exposing your genitals or anus in public with the intent to arouse or gratify. Public lewdness, however, is explicitly sexual conduct in public. Therefore, the penalties for public lewdness are harsher than for indecent exposure. For instance, if you get caught masturbating in public, you can be…

Bail for Texas Sex Crimes: Your Rights, Risks & What to Do Next

Published: Jul 12, 2025 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

If you have been arrested for a sex crime, you don’t always have to await your trial behind bars. Instead, you may be eligible for bail. Bail is a deposit of money with the court that is returned to you if you attend all of your legal proceedings. It’s basically a guarantee that you will go to court instead of fleeing. A judge will determine your bail amount based on the severity of the offense, your criminal past, the likelihood that you will flee, and the danger you allegedly represent…

What to Do & What to Know If You’re Falsely Accused of Sex Abuse in TX

Published: Jul 09, 2025 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Someone may have accused you of sexually abusing a child in your life – maybe a student, neighbor, relative, or your own child – and as a result, you may be facing your worst nightmare. These types of false allegations can tear apart your family, social life, and career despite your innocence. Naturally, adults want to believe and protect children who may have been abused. Your closest loved ones can begin to distrust you. The only way to truly combat false accusations of sexual abuse is to obtain skilled and…

Should I Plead Guilty or Accept a Plea Bargain?

Published: May 29, 2025 in Criminal Defense

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re probably asking yourself, “should I plead guilty?” It’s likely that the prosecutor has offered you a plea bargain, and they’re pressuring you to accept it. A plea bargain is a contract between you and the prosecutor’s office involving the prosecutor’s promise of reduced penalties in exchange for your promise to plead guilty to the crime. The prosecutor has probably told you that the plea deal is your best shot at avoiding the harshest penalties for the offense you’ve been charged with. This…