Sex Crimes

Is Intoxication a Defense to Sex Crimes?

Published: Mar 15, 2018 in Sex Crimes

Alcohol or drugs are often a factor in sex crime cases. No matter your age, you may make poor decisions while intoxicated. You may blame the amount of alcohol you drank or drugs you consumed for why you did something you regret. This may lead you, after being accused of committing a sexual offense, to wonder if a general intoxication defense for sex crimes is viable in court Is it a defense to indecent exposure that you had taken ecstasy an hour before? Is being drunk a defense to rape?…

What Happens When Children are Accused of Sex Crimes?

Published: Mar 08, 2018 in Sex Crimes

When children accused of sex crimes in Texas face allegations, their families need to call an attorney experienced with juvenile cases right away. Whether the offense is typically a misdemeanor or felony, you must take it seriously. Your child will need legal protection and guidance throughout this process. The outcome of this situation may significantly impact your family and your child’s future. If your child is facing charges for a sexual offense in Texas, contact a Houston sex crimes lawyer from The Law Offices of Ned Barnett at (713) 222-6767…

Why People Make False Accusations of Sex Crimes Involving Children

Published: Mar 01, 2018 in Sex Crimes

There are few crimes as heinous as sexual conduct with a child. A mere rumor that you may have sexually assaulted a child or possessed child pornography can ruin your career, distance you from family and friends, and lead to criminal charges. Given the significant and immediate effect allegations of a sex crime involving children can have, individuals acting with ill-intent may try use these accusations to their advantage or to hurt you. If you are in the midst of false accusations regarding sex crimes involving children, you may want…

Can Defense Lawyers Contact a Sex Crime Victim?

Published: Feb 22, 2018 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

In criminal cases, victims are essentially witnesses. The state presses charges on behalf of victims, usually using their testimony as evidence of a crime. Despite their practical role, crime victims also have rights throughout the criminal justice process. Sex crime victims deservedly get special treatment because of the traumatic nature of their experiences. Nonetheless, there is no law prohibiting your lawyer from contacting a sex crime victim. In fact, a lawyer or investigator working for the defense should attempt to independently interview the alleged victim and all other material witnesses….

5 Common Questions About Child Porn

Published: Jan 17, 2018 in Sex Crimes

Child pornography is illegal under Texas and federal law. However, knowing that it is illegal does not automatically explain when you could face charges or not. Considering how intimidating such an accusation of a child pornography offense would be, it is best to know when and how these charges arise. There are many circumstances under which you could wrongly face child pornography charges. Attorney Ned Barnett will carefully review your situation and explain the possibilities of having the charges dismissed, or he will build a strong defense for trial. If…