Criminal Defense

Operation “Broken Heart” and Online Child Sex Crime Stings

Published: Aug 02, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Involving Children

A nationwide child sex crime sting has resulted in 51 arrests in the Houston area. Operation Broken Heart reached into Montgomery, Fort Bend, and Harris counties, and targeted people who allegedly engage in sex trafficking, child pornography, and child grooming. The operation is coordinated by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, whose officers pose as children online to trick potential offenders. This tactic is effective. Last year, the Department of Justice recorded more than 2,300 arrests between March and May alone. Child sex crime charges can ruin your…

How Investigators Gather Evidence in Child Porn Cases

Published: Jul 31, 2019 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…

What You Need to Know About False Accusations of Sexual Abuse

Published: Jul 24, 2019 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…

Do I Have a Right to an Attorney During Police Questioning?

Published: Jul 10, 2019 in Criminal Defense

Whether or not you have been arrested, if the police want to interview you, you have the right to contact an attorney. Many people are tempted to cooperate with the police because they think it will help them. They think they can talk their way out of trouble. This rarely works. It is far better to politely decline to answer any questions and ask to speak with an attorney – who will inform you of your rights during a criminal investigation – as soon as possible. To schedule a free…

What Should I Do if the Police Question Me About Child Molestation?

Published: Jul 03, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes Involving Children

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 station? If there is any indication that the police want to interview you about a serious crime as a suspect, the best thing you can do is say that you are happy to cooperate, but…