{"id":2865,"date":"2026-10-23T03:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/attempted-online-solicitation-of-minor-charge-defense-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:28:26","slug":"attempted-online-solicitation-of-minor-charge-defense-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/attempted-online-solicitation-of-minor-charge-defense-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Attempted Online Solicitation of a Minor Lawyer, Texas"},"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-60 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-2864\" alt=\"Computer workstations in a digital forensics lab display network analysis software beside chain-of-custody paperwork for seized devices.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-6.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 | Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and 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 an Attempted Online Solicitation of a Minor Charge in Texas? Start With a Confidential Conversation<\/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 defends people accused of online sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. We will review the messages, the records and the charging details with you and explain your options.<\/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 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Under Texas law, a meeting that never happened is not a defense to one key online charge. This page explains how the online solicitation statute and attempt rules fit together, what a defense reviews, and how the process works. Barbieri Law Firm is a Frisco, Texas firm that defends people accused of sex crimes in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an Attempted Online Solicitation of a Minor Charge?<\/h2>\n<p>It is a charge built on electronic messages and the accused&#8217;s intent, not on a completed meeting. Texas defines online solicitation of a minor in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a>. Under subsection (c), a person commits an offense if, over the internet or by text or another electronic message, the person knowingly solicits a minor to meet another person. The intent must be sexual contact, sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse. A completed offense under subsection (c) is a second-degree felony. The statute counts a person under 17, and also someone the accused believes is under 17. That belief is central to the case. <strong>Punishment increase.<\/strong> Punishment for this offense is increased to the next higher category of offense if the offense was committed during regular public or private primary or secondary school hours and the accused knew or reasonably should have known that the minor was enrolled in school at the time. Attempt is a separate question. Messages without a meeting are the heart of this kind of charge.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\/a-detective-in-a-suit-studies-photographic-evidence-at-a-des-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a detective in a suit examining photographs at a desk during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Defense Is For<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021(e)<\/a>, it is a defense to prosecution under this section that, at the time conduct described by subsection (c) was committed, the actor was married to the minor, or the actor was not more than three years older than the minor and the minor consented to the conduct.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People charged after a chat on a social app, website or messaging platform.<\/li>\n<li>People who replied to a police or undercover profile posing as a minor.<\/li>\n<li>Professionals, students and parents worried about how a charge could affect work, school or family.<\/li>\n<li>Family members who want to understand the process before the accused speaks with investigators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure whether your messages fit this charge, the first review answers that question. An early review lets you understand your options before you answer more questions. Parents face a special set of concerns. A charge can affect a family&#8217;s daily life, school routines and internet use at home. A lawyer can explain how those concerns fit the case. Barbieri Law Firm serves clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. The firm is based in Frisco, Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Defense Reviews in These Cases<\/h2>\n<p>The defense starts with the full message record, what the accused believed about age, and how the investigation was run.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full message history.<\/strong> Timestamps, surrounding context, edited or deleted messages, and who controlled each account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belief about age.<\/strong> The statute covers a person the accused believes is under 17, so the chat record and the accused&#8217;s state of mind get close review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrapment.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.8.htm#8.06\">\u00a7 8.06(a)<\/a>, entrapment is a defense when a person engaged in the charged conduct because a law enforcement agent induced them to do so, using persuasion or other means likely to cause persons to commit the offense. Giving someone only an opportunity to commit an offense is not entrapment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who counts as an agent.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.8.htm#8.06\">\u00a7 8.06(b)<\/a>, a law enforcement agent includes state, local and federal personnel, and anyone acting on their instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital evidence.<\/strong> Device searches, the scope of any warrant, and how messages were collected and kept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some cases begin with a tip. The National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children says suspected online enticement may be reported to its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/gethelpnow\/cybertipline\">CyberTipline<\/a>, which refers tips to law enforcement for possible investigation. The federal <a href=\"https:\/\/ojjdp.ojp.gov\/programs\/internet-crimes-against-children-task-force-program\">Internet Crimes Against Children program<\/a> plays a role in investigating technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: Steps and Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a first consultation, then moves through document review, evidence review and pretrial work.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. You can discuss the charge, the timeline and any police contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document intake.<\/strong> Bring the charging papers, bond paperwork, any warrant and any message records or device information you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the messages, the investigation file and any undercover operation records, then explains your options in plain language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate advice.<\/strong> Guidance on police contact, bond conditions and online activity while the case is pending.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pretrial work.<\/strong> Motions, talks with the prosecutor, and trial preparation if the case goes that far.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the county court&#8217;s schedule and how far the case has moved. Keep every notice and court paper you receive. Ask about the next court dates at your first consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm Handles This Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas, that defends people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is the firm&#8217;s founding attorney. The firm&#8217;s lawyers are Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas. Support staff handle office work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each charge gets a fact-based review of the messages, the file and the police process.<\/li>\n<li>Every case is handled confidentially.<\/li>\n<li>No lawyer can say how a case will end, so the review explains your options instead of predicting a result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s criminal work includes aggravated sexual assault, online sex crimes, aggravated assault and family violence. The goal is clear answers about the law, the evidence and your choices, in words you can follow.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About This Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a charge can apply even when no meeting ever happened.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I be charged if I never met the person?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(d)<\/a>, for a charge under subsection (c), it is not a defense that the meeting did not occur.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it matter that I thought the person was an adult?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a time limit to file an attempt charge?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.12.htm#12.03\">art. 12.03(a)<\/a>, the limitation period for criminal attempt is the same as that of the offense attempted.<\/p><p>How that applies to your charge belongs in the first review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to investigators first?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer can review any police contact before you answer questions, so raise it early.<\/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\/hand-resting-on-a-desk-beside-a-stack-of-documents-and-newsp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"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>Talk With Barbieri Law Firm About Your Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The next step is a review of your messages, your paperwork and the charge with a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>If messages never led to a meeting but police have now contacted you, you can review the charge with Barbieri Law Firm before you decide your next step. Call (972) 424-1902, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">schedule your consultation<\/a>, or send your case details through that page. Your case stays confidential from the first call onward.<\/p>\n<p><em>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/em><\/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 we approach an online solicitation 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\">We review the full message record<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the complete conversation, the timing, the account details and how the charge describes the alleged communication, because each detail can change how a case is evaluated.<\/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\">We explain your options in plain terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will hear what the evidence shows, where the risks lie and what choices are available, so you can make informed decisions about your case.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your conversation stays confidential<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information you share with our lawyers is protected. Our team treats every detail with discretion from the first call.<\/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\">Before you talk to anyone about the charge<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statements you make to investigators, friends or online can become evidence. Do not delete messages, accounts or devices, and do not contact the other person. Speak with a lawyer before answering questions about the messages.<\/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\">What shapes these 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\">Whether a meeting happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021(d)<\/a>, for a charge under subsection (c), it is not a defense that the meeting did not occur. The focus is often on the communications themselves.<\/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\">What the person believed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether a person believed the other party was a minor depends on the facts of the conversation and the surrounding circumstances. We examine each detail closely.<\/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 digital evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screenshots, device extractions and account records can be incomplete or ambiguous. We review how the evidence was gathered and what it actually shows.<\/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\">Your next step<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers can review your charge, your records and your questions in a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Free initial consultation: confidential and without obligation<\/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\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/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\/\">Call (972) 424-1902<\/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><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/beaumont-sex-crime-lawyer\/\">Beaumont Sex Crime Lawyer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-internet-phone-use-texas-sex-crime\/\">Can a Texas Bond Order Restrict My Internet and Phone Use?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-online-sex-crime-charge-texas\/\">Bond Conditions in an Online Sex Crime Case: Internet, Device and Contact Limits Explained<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-reduction-lawyer-online-sex-crime-texas\/\">Bond Reduction Lawyer for Online Sex Crime Charges in Texas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/can-a-17-year-old-consent-to-a-30-year-old-in-texas\/\">Can a 17 year old consent to a 30 year old in Texas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charged with attempted online solicitation of a minor in Texas? 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