Sex Crimes

Have You Been Accused of an Improper Teacher-Student Relationship?

Published: Jan 27, 2020 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Teaching is challenging and forming personal relationships with students may be the most effective way to make a difference. But as a teacher, you should always be aware of the boundaries between you and your students. If you are ever accused of violating those boundaries and forming an inappropriate relationship with a student in Harris County, you need to speak with Houston sex crimes lawyer Ned Barnett immediately. There is a lot an experienced defense lawyer can do, but early intervention is critical. Contact The Law Offices of Ned Barnett…

Defining Aggravating Sexual Assault in Texas

Published: Jan 20, 2020 in Sex Crimes

Many states use similar terms to describe sex offenses. However, the definitions for these terms can vary wildly. Sexual assault in Texas is not the same conduct as sexual assault in Illinois or Maryland. If someone has accused you or a loved one of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault in Texas, you need to know how these offenses are defined and what a prosecutor must prove to secure a conviction. Talk with Houston sex crimes attorney Ned Barnett about how Texas defines aggravated sexual assault. Call The Law Offices…

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…

Fighting Accusations and Proving Sex Was Consensual

Published: Jan 02, 2020 in Sex Crimes

Being accused of sexual assault or another sex crime in Texas is not something to take lightly. An accusation can impact every part of your life, so you need to respond swiftly and carefully. Do not trust the justice system to do right by you. The goal of prosecutors is to find a guilty party, secure a conviction, and get the case off the docket. It’s essential that you prepare for the worst, secure an attorney, and learn more about proving sex was consensual. To discuss how to best defend…

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…