The Legal Challenges of LGBTQ+ Members Facing Texas Sex Crime Accusations
Published: Dec 15, 2023 in Sex CrimesHouston, TX, is a large, diverse city with a mosaic of identities and experiences. And while the legal system touts equal treatment for everyone, the reality is not so inclusive. One example of this disparity is how the LGBTQ+ community must navigate a complex system that wasn’t built with them in mind, particularly when facing accusations of sex crimes. As a criminal defense attorney in Harris County and former prosecutor with considerable experience in sex crime cases, attorney Ned Barnett has witnessed firsthand how societal biases, legal intricacies, and cultural…