Criminal Defense

How Investigators Gather Evidence in Child Porn Cases

Published: May 21, 2026 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Child pornography cases are taken very seriously by state and federal investigators. This is, in part, due to the difficulty of catching individuals who make, distribute, and possess such obscene materials depicting children. These days, much of child porn lives on the internet, is sent through secured connections, and is downloaded onto people’s computers and other devices. Investigators in child porn cases often focus on finding electronic data that proves a person’s involvement with child porn. Electronic data is not as infallible as prosecutors would have you believe. If the…

Common Prostitution Sting Tactics in Texas

Published: May 04, 2026 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

A sting operation happens when the police and/or other law enforcement agencies have officers/agents act as accomplices or victims to gather evidence and arrest potential offenders. An example is a Houston prostitution sting where an undercover police officer acts as a sex worker, solicits you to pay for sexual acts, and then arrests you when you agree. But sometimes, law enforcement oversteps its boundaries and violates your rights. This is called entrapment and can result in getting your charges dropped. Still, it may be helpful to know how a prostitution…

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…