Sex Crimes Involving Children

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…

Are Forensic Interviews in Child Sex Crime Cases Accurate?

Published: May 12, 2026 in Sex Crimes Involving Children

If you’ve been accused of a sex crime involving a minor, you are facing severe penalties and an extensive investigation. Allegations of sexual misconduct are taken very seriously by Houston prosecutors, and there is extreme scrutiny for any accusations involving children. In many cases, a child’s claim about any sexual activity has been considered true before any steps are taken to prove them. Investigators often rely on forensic interviews to reinforce child sex crime charges, even though they have been proven false in the past. If you’ve been accused of…

Child Pornography Charge FAQs – Ned Barnett

Published: Mar 03, 2026 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Child pornography is illegal under Texas and federal law. However, knowing it is unlawful does not automatically prevent a charge. Nor does it clarify when and why charges were filed or what penalties you could face. Considering how intimidating child pornography accusations are, it is best to know how child porn charges arise. Know what to do if you or a loved one are wrongly charged with possessing or distributing child pornography; understanding common child pornography charge FAQs can be a crucial first step. Common Questions About Child Pornography As…

Know the Law: What’s The Age of Consent in Texas?

Published: Jan 08, 2026 in Child Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Every state, including Texas, has an age at which an individual can legally consent to sex. Before this, a minor cannot lawfully consent to sexual intercourse or other actions. This can put adolescents and young adults at odds with the law. It can even result in severe statutory rape charges, despite the activity being consensual. If you are accused of having sex with someone younger than the age of consent, contact a Houston sex crimes lawyer from The Law Offices of Ned Barnett right away. Statutory rape is serious, so…

Can You Be Charged With Online Solicitation if You Never Met?

Published: Jun 08, 2025 in Child Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Online solicitation charges have become increasingly common in Houston recently. But this isn’t necessarily because more and more Texans are engaging in these crimes. Many of these people have never even met the people they were accused of soliciting online. But just because you never met doesn’t mean you can’t be charged. Internet stings have made it possible for police to arrest pedophiles and others engaging in online solicitation of a minor. But it has also led to many wrongful arrests. A Houston sex crimes defense lawyer can help you…