Sex Crimes Involving Children

How Age is Determined in Child Porn Cases

Published: Jan 09, 2020 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Whether or not you are convicted of intentionally creating, viewing, storing, or distributing child pornography in Texas might rest on whether you believed the person or people depicted in the materials were minors. At The Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we have helped many people who viewed pornography they reasonably believed only depicted adults. We know how law enforcement agencies and prosecutors determine age in child porn cases and how to fight back against flawed and unreliable evidence. Contact The Law Offices of Ned Barnett at (713) 222-6767 or online…

Sex Crime Sentencing in Texas: What’s Considered?

Published: Dec 27, 2019 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

If you’ve been accused of sexual misconduct, you may wonder what your sentence could be if you’re convicted in Texas. After the verdict, the judge will conduct a sentencing hearing, in which the prosecution and the defense will present arguments for the penalties they think is appropriate. Properly preparing and executing a strategy at this stage is an essential aspect of your defense. Texas has a well-earned reputation for being tough when it comes to sex crime convictions. At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we will do everything in…

What are Harris County Child Sex Abuse Charges?

Published: Dec 13, 2019 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

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 the suspect to justice. This means that you will need to fight hard to prove your innocence and clear your name. Fortunately, a Houston child sex crimes lawyer can review your case and give it…

Why Do Children Make False Sex Crime Allegations?

Published: Oct 29, 2019 in Child Sex Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

It’s always terrible when a child accuses an adult of a sex crime. When a child claims sexual exploitation by an adult, it stains families and the child in particular. However, while many claims are accurate, many are not. This leaves innocent adults accused, but why would a child make a false claim? If you’re facing sex crime charges because a child made a false allegation, you need to take the situation seriously. Call Houston criminal defense attorney Ned Barnett at (713) 222-6767, and discuss your next steps in a…

Can the Police Search Your Work Computer for Child Pornography?

Published: Oct 08, 2019 in Child Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits law enforcement’s power to arrest suspects, search people and property, and seize objects and contraband (such as child pornography). How much legal process is needed before something can be searched is generally driven by how much privacy you should legitimately expect in the situation. If your employer owns your computer, you shouldn’t expect privacy because it’s not yours. The police, generally, should be given access if your employer consents. Whether your employer should force law enforcement to get a search warrant would…