{"id":1128,"date":"2026-10-18T09:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/community-supervision-online-sex-crime-violation-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T05:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T05:05:13","slug":"community-supervision-online-sex-crime-violation-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/community-supervision-online-sex-crime-violation-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Sex Crime Probation Violation Texas Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1127\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with multiple computer workstations, network analysis software on monitors, and evidence documentation beside seized devices.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Online Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Facing a Probation Violation in an Online Sex Crime Case?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Barbieri Law Firm represents clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. Heather Barbieri reviews the allegation, the supervision conditions and the evidence, and explains your options. Your first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you are on deferred adjudication or community supervision for an online sex offense, a new arrest or a motion to revoke can put your order at risk. An online sex crime probation violation Texas lawyer can review the order, the allegations and the evidence with you. This page explains the process in plain words. Barbieri Law Firm is based in Frisco, Texas, and defends people accused of sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Probation or Deferred Adjudication Violation Means After an Online Sex Crime Charge<\/h2>\n<p>A violation means the State claims you broke a condition of your court-ordered supervision. Deferred adjudication is a path where the judge does not enter a finding of guilt right away. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.101\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.101(a)<\/a>, the judge may defer further proceedings and place you on deferred adjudication community supervision after a plea and a finding that the evidence substantiates guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The judge must also tell you the possible consequences of breaking a condition. An alleged violation can lead to a motion to revoke, a new criminal charge, or both. A motion to revoke applies to regular community supervision, while a deferred-adjudication violation is handled by a motion to proceed to adjudication of guilt under Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.108; once guilt is adjudicated, punishment may be assessed within the full range for the offense under art. 42A.110. A new charge is a separate case with its own filings and penalties. What you say or file in one can affect the other, so both need to be planned together.<\/p>\n<p>Online sex crime cases often turn on devices, accounts, IP records and messages. Those same records can become the center of an alleged violation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/ojjdp.ojp.gov\/programs\/internet-crimes-against-children-task-force-program\">Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program<\/a> addresses technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation, so these investigations can involve both state and federal agencies.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for people who received a notice, a warrant, a supervision officer report or a new charge while on supervision for an online sex offense. If that describes you, start by reviewing the order line by line.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a notice of alleged violation or a motion to revoke has put your supervision at risk, you don&#x27;t have to face the next court setting alone. Reach out to our team to review your order and your options. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hand-resting-on-a-desk-beside-a-stack-of-documents-and-newsp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand resting on a desk beside a stack of documents and newspaper clippings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the State Must Prove at Supervision Violation Hearings<\/h2>\n<p>The State must show that you broke a specific condition in your order. Your lawyer checks this first.<\/p>\n<p>A technical violation is a broken rule, such as a missed appointment or a condition an officer reports. An alleged new offense is a claim that you committed another crime. The proof and the questions differ for each one.<\/p>\n<p>Common questions include how a device or account was accessed, how records were obtained, and whether the officer&#8217;s report matches the order. Each answer can change how the allegation looks in court.<\/p>\n<p>Some cases carry an extra risk. In certain family violence, sexual assault or indecent assault cases, violating a bond condition or protective order is its own crime. Penal Code <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">\u00a7 25.07(a)<\/a> covers violations of bond conditions and protective orders, not community-supervision conditions, and \u00a7 25.07(c) allows conduct that is an offense under \u00a7 25.07 and also under another Penal Code section to be charged under either section or under both.<\/p>\n<h2>What Representation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Representation covers each stage, from reading the order to standing with you in court. Here is what that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the full supervision order, every condition, and the dates tied to each one.<\/li>\n<li>Review of the State&#8217;s allegations, the supervision officer&#8217;s report, and any police report or charging papers.<\/li>\n<li>Examination of device, account and message evidence, including how it was collected.<\/li>\n<li>Communication with the prosecutor about the allegations and the State&#8217;s position.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for and attendance at the motion to revoke hearing or any court setting.<\/li>\n<li>Coordination between a revocation matter and any new charge, so statements and filings in one do not hurt the other.<\/li>\n<li>A plain explanation of the options at each stage and what each could mean for your supervision and the original case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team, which includes assistants and office staff, helps keep documents and court dates organized.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Steps and Timing<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a consultation, then moves to document review, options and court settings. Here is the usual path:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact the firm.<\/strong> Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring your papers.<\/strong> Include the court order, the notice or motion, supervision officer paperwork and any charging documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the evidence.<\/strong> The review covers the basis for the alleged violation and how the evidence was obtained.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss the options.<\/strong> These may include a response to the allegations, a contested hearing, or coordination with a new charge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend court settings.<\/strong> Your lawyer appears with you at each setting, including the hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How fast the matter moves depends on the facts. The court&#8217;s docket, whether a warrant has been issued, and whether a new charge is pending all matter. Early contact gives you more time to prepare before a setting the court controls.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas. It defends people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization, leads the firm. The firm handles online sex crimes defense, child sex crimes defense, sex crimes defense, aggravated sexual assault defense, aggravated assault defense and family violence defense.<\/p>\n<p>Consultations are generally confidential, subject to recognized legal exceptions, so you can explain the order and the allegations and ask questions. No lawyer can say how a court will rule. What the firm can do is review the order, the allegations and the evidence, then explain your options.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Supervision Violations After an Online Sex Crime Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions come down to what the order says and what the State can prove. The answers below are short, and each one is a starting point for a consultation.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a new arrest automatically mean my supervision will be revoked?<\/summary><p>An arrest is an allegation, not a finding that you violated the order. A motion to revoke is a separate filing that the court addresses.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What punishment can apply in an online sex crime case?<\/summary><p>Ranges depend on the degree of the original offense. Under Penal Code \u00a7 12.33, a second-degree felony carries 2 to 20 years in prison and may include a fine up to $10,000, but online sex offenses are graded in different degrees, such as under Penal Code \u00a7 33.021, so the range depends on the specific charge.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can deferred adjudication end early?<\/summary><p>A judge may discharge early in some cases. A judge may not do so for an offense that requires sex offender registration under Chapter 62, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.111\">Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.111<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to attend the revocation hearing?<\/summary><p>The court sets the appearance requirement. A lawyer can explain what your order and the court setting require.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to my supervision officer or the police?<\/summary><p>Statements can affect both the revocation and any new charge. Plan what you will say before you speak with anyone.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is my consultation confidential?<\/summary><p>Yes. Consultations with the firm are confidential.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will it cost me to talk with the firm first?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-an-ink-pad-fingerprint-card-and-paperwork-on-a-d-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an ink pad, fingerprint cards, and paperwork arranged on a desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Heather Barbieri Before Your Next Court Setting<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a notice of alleged violation, a motion to revoke or a new charge, talk with Barbieri Law Firm before your next court date. Those early choices matter. You may be deciding whether to respond to the allegations, how to handle questions about your devices and accounts, and what to say before a hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> to schedule a consultation. No lawyer can say how a court will rule, but we can review your order and explain your options.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Jean Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Barbieri Law Firm, 17 Cowboys Way, Suite 175, Frisco, TX 75034. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Barbieri Law Firm Approaches Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing the Allegation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will review the motion to revoke, your conditions of supervision and any reports or records connected to the allegation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advising on Your Statements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain what to say and what to avoid saying to your supervision officer, the court and others while the case is pending.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explaining Each Step<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through the revocation process, including hearings, so you know what to expect and what decisions may be ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examining the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look closely at digital evidence, messages, devices and any testimony the State may rely on, and explain what it shows and what it does not.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Collin County and Beyond<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Frisco, we represent clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do Not Make Statements Without Advice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new arrest or a notice of alleged violation can lead to a motion to revoke. Anything you say to your supervision officer may be documented and used later in the case. Talk with a lawyer before you make statements about the allegation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Issues in Probation Violation Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alleged Online Activity<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegations about messages, images, accounts or devices often involve digital evidence that needs careful, detailed review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curfews, Travel and Monitoring<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions such as curfews, location monitoring, travel limits and contact restrictions are often central to these cases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment and Reporting Requirements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed sessions, testing requirements and reporting obligations may be raised in a revocation case, and each one can be examined.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Motion to Revoke and the Hearing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A motion to revoke is a separate filing from any new charge. We explain how the court handles it and what happens at a hearing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Barbieri Law Firm About Your Case. Call (972) 424-1902 or Send Us Your Case Details.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19724241902\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; Texas<\/li><li>Sending Explicit Pictures to a Minor: Texas Lawyer<\/li><li>Messaging App Reported Me to Police? 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