A client in Harris County was charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony carrying two to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and sex offender registration if convicted. Attorney Ned Barnett negotiated to have the charge reduced to indecent assault, a Class A misdemeanor, and the client received deferred adjudication, avoiding a felony conviction and registration.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.