Sex Crimes

How to Spot Inconsistent Statements in Child Sex Crime Cases

Published: Apr 27, 2023 in Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Allegations surrounding child sex crimes can destroy your reputation and severely complicate your life. Guilt is supposed to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, but unreliable evidence—including inconsistent statements from impressionable and often vulnerable child accusers—can result in wrongful sex crime convictions. For this reason, it is crucial for anyone accused of a child sex crime to get a reputable sex abuse attorney who knows how to spot and challenge inconsistent statements and unreliable evidence. Why Children Make Unreliable Statements It is more common than you might think for children…

Can I Lose My Teaching License for Sexual Misconduct in Texas?

Published: Apr 19, 2023 in Sex Crimes

If you are accused of sexual misconduct in Texas, the impact will be felt across virtually every aspect of your life. You are at risk of being charged with a criminal offense, and your professional career could also be on the line. This is especially true for educators in Texas. If you’re accused of a sex crime, it is possible that you could lose your teaching license. However, by working with an experienced child sex crimes attorney, you can protect yourself against criminal charges and preserve your teaching credentials to…

Child Pornography Charge FAQs – Ned Barnett

Published: Mar 03, 2023 in Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes Involving Children

Child pornography is illegal under Texas and federal law. However, knowing it is unlawful does not automatically prevent a charge. Nor does it clarify when and why charges were filed or what penalties you could face. Considering how intimidating child pornography accusations are, it is best to know how child porn charges arise. Know what to do if you or a loved one are wrongly charged with possessing or distributing child pornography; understanding common child pornography charge FAQs can be a crucial first step. Common Questions About Child Pornography As…

Understanding the Different Internet Sex Crimes in TX

Published: Feb 27, 2023 in Child Sex Crimes, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

Sex offenses carry some of the harshest criminal penalties in Texas. And as the internet continues to grow, so do new opportunities for certain criminal offenses, including sex crimes. This makes investigating internet sex crimes a focal point for law enforcement. However, the laws and sex crime offenses themselves can be confusing. Here is a guide to help you differentiate the different types of internet sex offenses and why someone can expect if accused. Cyberstalking Texas’ Electronic Communications Act of 2001 considers cyberstalking a criminal offense under Texas law. Cyberstalking…

How Romeo & Juliet Laws Work in Texas

Published: Sep 26, 2022 in Sex Crimes

Statutory rape laws were created to protect adolescents from predators who try to have sexual relationships with them, despite being under the age of consent. However, sometimes they can create challenging situations that result in people being accused of statutory rape despite both parties being consensual in the act and only one year apart. That is why some states have enacted Romeo and Juliet laws, Texas being one of them. These laws shine a light on the instances where despite one person being under the age of consent, it does…