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The Police Want to Question Me About a Rape: What Should I Do?

Published: Dec 22, 2021 in Sex Crimes

You shouldn’t answer their questions. The risks of talking to the police far outweigh the possible benefits. The officer, you, or both of you could make mistakes, and you could be arrested for a crime you didn’t commit. The fact that you’re innocent doesn’t mean you should freely answer the officer’s questions. Talking to the police, especially if you agree to speak at a police station and the subject is as serious as a possible rape charge, will put you under a lot of stress. You could mistakenly say things…

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Police Misconduct & Legal Problems with ‘Bachelor Party Stings’

Published: Oct 05, 2021 in Sex Crimes

Were you arrested related to charges stemming from a bachelor party sting operation in Harris County? Bachelor party stings have evolved from critical functions to catch sex traffickers to the subject of newspaper headlines and official complaints. These raucous events are now the subject of a federal investigation. It is possible to have your charges dismissed or reduced. If you were wrongly arrested in a bachelor party sting, our Houston sex crime lawyers could help you avoid a devastating conviction. Contact The Law Offices of Ned Barnett for a free…

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Sexual Assault Evidence: Using Cell Records, Texts & DMs to Prove Your Innocence

Published: Sep 16, 2021 in Sex Crimes

When you have been arrested and charged with sexual assault or a related crime, it can have a devastating impact on your life. In addition to severe criminal penalties, your entire personal and professional reputation could be destroyed by such allegations. For this reason, you must take action to clear your name of the charges against you. For sexual assault charges, you might be surprised to learn just how valuable your DMs, social media exchanges, cell phone records, and texts might be to your case. These forms of evidence may…

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3 Mistakes To Avoid if You’re Arrested in an Internet Sting

Published: Jul 07, 2021 in Sex Crimes

Internet stings are increasingly common. With so many people meeting up online, law enforcement may have good intentions in conducting these sting operations. They are trying to protect minors and individuals vulnerable to sex trafficking. But the fact remains, many people are wrongfully accused or shouldn’t have been arrested in the first place. Often, people are caught up in something they had no intention of being engaged in. However, what they say and how they behave only complicates their situation. Here are some of the most common mistakes you should…

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

Published: Jun 08, 2021 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. Online Solicitation & Internet Stings Many online solicitation charges…