{"id":290,"date":"2026-10-12T23:16:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35-229-99-24.nip.io\/?page_id=290"},"modified":"2026-10-12T23:30:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T23:30:49","slug":"collin-county-sex-crimes-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/collin-county-sex-crimes-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Collin County Sex Crimes Lawyer | Barbieri Law Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"Collin County Sex Crimes Lawyer | Barbieri Law Firm. a realistic, non-graphic photo of the setting of collin county sex crimes: the place and the objects involved, no injured people, no medical equipment, no wheelchairs or walkers\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/collin-county-sex-crimes-lawyer-barbieri-law-firm-a-realisti-photo.jpg\"\/><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\">Collin County Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Defending Collin County residents accused of sex crimes<\/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);\">Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, represents people facing sex offense and assaultive charges from first contact with police through final resolution. Call (972) 424-1902 to start a confidential conversation.<\/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 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<p>A Collin County sex crimes lawyer defends people accused of sex offenses and related assaultive charges. If you&#8217;ve been arrested, contacted by police, or indicted, the early steps matter. This guide explains the charges, how a case moves through Collin County, what defense work involves, and what to ask before you decide.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Collin County Sex Crimes Defense Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Sex crimes defense means representing a person accused of a sexual or assaultive offense from first contact through final resolution. Barbieri Law Firm handles these charges in Collin County courts and across Texas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault<\/li>\n<li>Child sex crimes<\/li>\n<li>Online sex crimes<\/li>\n<li>Aggravated assault<\/li>\n<li>Family violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every situation is different, so we review the details of the specific accusation with you. Here is a plain-language look at the main ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sexual assault<\/strong> involves sexual contact or penetration without consent, as <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a> defines it.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Aggravated sexual assault<\/a><\/strong> under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021 covers conduct that includes intentionally or knowingly causing the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means without that person&#8217;s consent, and the statute lists aggravating circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or attempting to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode. It is a first-degree felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Indecency with a child is its own offense under Texas law, separate from sexual assault charges, and what the State must prove depends on how the charge is written.<\/li>\n<li>Online solicitation of a minor is a Texas offense based on online communications with a person the State alleges is a minor, and what the State must prove depends on how the charge is written.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggravated assault<\/strong> is an assault plus serious bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon, under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.02\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.02<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Texas sorts felonies into five categories under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.04\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.04<\/a>. The category matters because it drives the possible punishment.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for people who were arrested, contacted by police, or indicted, and for families of someone in that position. Being accused can feel overwhelming, and we take time to explain where your case stands. Whether a charge can be defended depends on the specific allegation and the evidence behind it.<\/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 you&#x27;ve been notified of an investigation or charged in Collin County, you don&#x27;t have to plan your next step alone. Send us your case details and we&#x27;ll review your charges and bond terms with you. 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<h2>What the Defense Involves in Collin County Cases<\/h2>\n<p>Defense starts with a careful review of everything the State has filed and everything it may use. Your lawyer reviews the evidence and explains your options. No lawyer can promise a result.<\/p>\n<p>A review typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The charging papers, the probable cause affidavit, and the offense report<\/li>\n<li>Bond conditions and any protective order<\/li>\n<li>Forensic and digital evidence, such as phone records, messages, account data, and recorded interviews<\/li>\n<li>Identification, the traffic stop or search, and any statements police took<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These areas matter. Published research from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.umich.edu\/special\/exoneration\/Pages\/about.aspx\">National Registry of Exonerations<\/a> lists false accusations and mistaken identification among the causes of wrongful convictions. A defense lawyer tests each point against the facts in your file instead of assuming the State&#8217;s version is correct.<\/p>\n<p>When the facts support it, the work may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiation with the prosecutor<\/li>\n<li>Pretrial motions to limit or exclude evidence<\/li>\n<li>Trial preparation, if the case cannot be resolved fairly without a trial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The right path depends on your facts, not on a template.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Collin County Sex Crime Case Typically Moves<\/h2>\n<p>A typical case moves from arrest or notice of investigation to charging, early court dates, evidence review, and then dismissal, plea, or trial. The timeline varies, so confirm the specifics for your own case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Arrest or investigation notice.<\/strong> Bond terms may limit contact, travel, or where you can live.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging decision.<\/strong> Felony cases may move toward indictment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arraignment and counsel.<\/strong> The court sets future dates and addresses who will represent you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery review.<\/strong> Your lawyer receives the State&#8217;s evidence and checks it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motions and plea discussions.<\/strong> Pretrial motions and talks with the prosecutor can narrow or change the case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The case ends by dismissal, plea, or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No fixed timeline applies to every case. The charges, the evidence, and the court calendar each change how long a case takes. During a consultation, Barbieri Law Firm can walk you through these steps for your charge and your court.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do Right Now If You Are Under Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>Say you want a lawyer before you answer questions, and avoid making statements without one. Keep your records intact and follow every bond term exactly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Say you want a lawyer.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t discuss the allegation with police, investigators, or the other person without a lawyer present.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve, don&#8217;t delete.<\/strong> Keep phones, accounts, and messages as they are. Deleting or changing data can create a new problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow bond conditions.<\/strong> Attend every court date. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>, violating a bond condition in a family violence or sex crime case can be a separate offense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write notes for your lawyer only.<\/strong> Record what you remember and when. Share the notes with your lawyer and no one else.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gather paperwork.<\/strong> Bring bond papers, any police notice, and any document that lists the charge names.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/police-officer-escorts-a-suspect-while-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Police officer escorts a suspect while a\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm for Collin County Sex Crime Defense<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm based 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. She leads the firm and handles the criminal defense work described on this page.<\/p>\n<p>On this page you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The charges the firm handles, listed above with their statutes<\/li>\n<li>A plain map of how Collin County cases move<\/li>\n<li>The questions to ask any lawyer, below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page does not include case results, client reviews, or case stories. Those can reveal confidential details, so you won&#8217;t find them here. You can ask Barbieri Law Firm how it handles matters in your county&#8217;s courts.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions to Ask Barbieri Law Firm in Your Sex Crimes Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>In a consultation, ask Barbieri Law Firm how it will review your evidence, how fees work, and what options you have. A good answer is plain and specific.<\/p>\n<h3>Does being charged mean I will be convicted?<\/h3>\n<p>No. A charge is an accusation. The evidence and the court process decide what happens next.<\/p>\n<h3>Can a lawyer promise a result?<\/h3>\n<p>No lawyer can promise an outcome. A lawyer can review the evidence and explain your options.<\/p>\n<h3>Will my case be public?<\/h3>\n<p>Ask your lawyer which court records others can see and which stay private.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the firm handle cases in Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, and Frisco?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. The firm handles cases across Collin County, including Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, and Prosper, as well as Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the consultation free, and how are fees handled?<\/h3>\n<p>You can schedule a free consultation. Ask how fees are set, including whether flat fees or payment plans apply to your matter.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I wait until I&#8217;m formally charged?<\/h3>\n<p>Early review can help you understand bond terms and contact with investigators. No result is promised, and early review does not replace a decision you make with your lawyer.<\/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<h2>Talk to a Collin County Defense Lawyer About Your Charge<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve received notice of an investigation, or you&#8217;ve been arrested or indicted in Collin County, you can have your charge and bond terms reviewed now. Schedule a free consultation, call (972) 424-1902, or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. The lawyer reviews your charge, bond status, and timing, then explains your options before you decide anything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Jean Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/strong><\/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\">What you can expect when you call us<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused criminal defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice centers on sex crimes and assaultive offenses, so your case is handled by lawyers who work in this area every day.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An all-women firm<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women firm that listens closely and keeps you informed at every stage of your case.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the police report, any recordings, digital evidence and the facts as you describe them, then explain the options available to you.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership you can verify<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization, leads the firm.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct, confidential contact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details to schedule a free consultation and talk through your situation in private.<\/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\">Talk to a lawyer before you speak with investigators<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators may ask you to explain what happened, even if you believe it is a misunderstanding. Speaking with a criminal defense lawyer first helps you understand your options before you say anything more.<\/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\">Charges we defend in Collin County<\/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\"><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\">Sex crimes and aggravated sexual assault<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We defend people accused of sexual offenses and aggravated sexual assault, reviewing the allegations, the evidence and the timeline from the first day.<\/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\">Child sex crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent people accused of offenses involving minors, approaching each case with careful attention to the evidence, the investigation and the charging decisions.<\/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\">Online sex crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We defend people charged with offenses involving electronic communications and digital material, including how devices and accounts were accessed and used.<\/p><\/div><\/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\"><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\">Aggravated assault and family violence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle assaultive charges arising from family and personal relationships, helping clients understand the allegations and the path ahead.<\/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\">Start with a confidential conversation about your case<\/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><a href=\"\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/\">Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; 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Learn how these cases move, what defense involves, and what to ask. Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco: (972) 424-1902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":19,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"{\"v\": 1, \"checked_at\": \"2026-10-11T01:07:46+00:00\", \"checked\": true, \"jurisdiction\": \"Texas\", \"claims\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011\", \"heading\": \"SEXUAL ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"causes the sexual organ of another person, without that person's consent, to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (1) the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person's consent; (B) causes the penetration of the mouth of another person by the sexual organ of the actor, without that person's consent; or (C) causes the sexual organ of another person, without that person's consent, to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or (2) regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of the offense, the person intentionally or knowingly: (A) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means; (B) causes the penetration of the mouth of a child by the sexual organ of the actor; \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**Sexual assault** involves sexual contact or penetration without consent, as Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011 defines it.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021\", \"heading\": \"AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree.\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (c) An aggravated sexual assault under this section is without the consent of the other person if the aggravated sexual assault occurs under the same circumstances listed in Section 22.011(b). (d) The defense provided by Section 22.011(d) applies to this section. (e) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree. (f) The minimum term of imprisonment for an offense under this section is increased to 25 years if: (1) the victim of the offense is younger than 10 years of age at the time the offense is committed; \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"It is a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.11\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.11\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.11\", \"heading\": \"INDECENCY WITH A CHILD\", \"support\": \"An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the second degree and an offense under Subsection (a)(2) is a felony of the third degree.\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (1) any touching by a person, including touching through clothing, of the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of a child; or (2) any touching of any part of the body of a child, including touching through clothing, with the anus, breast, or any part of the genitals of a person. (d) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a felony of the second degree and an offense under Subsection (a)(2) is a felony of the third degree.\"}], \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.11\", \"heading\": \"INDECENCY WITH A CHILD\", \"support\": \"A person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years of age\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 21.11. INDECENCY WITH A CHILD. (a) A person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years of age, whether the child is of the same or opposite sex and regardless of whether the person knows the age of the child at the time of the offense, the person: (1) engages in sexual contact with the child or causes the child to engage in sexual contact; or (2) with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person: \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Indecency with a child is its own offense under Texas law, separate from sexual assault charges, and what the State must prove depends on how the charge is written.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021\", \"heading\": \"ONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR\", \"support\": \"an individual whom the actor believes to be younger than 17 years of age\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 33.021. ONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR. (a) In this section: (1) \\\"Minor\\\" means: (A) an individual who is younger than 17 years of age; or (B) an individual whom the actor believes to be younger than 17 years of age. (2) \\\"Sexual contact,\\\" \\\"sexual intercourse,\\\" and \\\"deviate sexual intercourse\\\" have the meanings assigned by Section 21.01. (3) \\\"Sexually explicit\\\" means any communication, language, or material, including a photographic or video image, that relates to or describes sexual conduct, as defined by Section 43.25. \u2026\"}], \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021\", \"heading\": \"ONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR\", \"support\": \"knowingly solicits a minor to meet another person, including the actor\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (1) communicates in a sexually explicit manner with a minor; or (2) distributes sexually explicit material to a minor. (c) A person commits an offense if the person, over the Internet, by electronic mail or text message or other electronic message service or system, or through a commercial online service, knowingly solicits a minor to meet another person, including the actor, with the intent that the minor will engage in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, or deviate sexual intercourse with the actor or another person. (d) It is not a defense to prosecution under Subsection (c) that the meeting did not occur. (e) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that at the time conduct described by Subsection (c) was committed: \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Online solicitation of a minor is a Texas offense based on online communications with a person the State alleges is a minor, and what the State must prove depends on how the charge is written.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.02\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.02\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.02\", \"heading\": \"AGGRAVATED ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault.\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 22.02. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person commits assault as defined in Sec. 22.01 and the person: (1) causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or (2) uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree, except that the offense is a felony of the first degree if: (1) the actor uses a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault and causes: \u2026\"}], \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.02\", \"heading\": \"AGGRAVATED ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"the person commits assault as defined in Sec. 22.01 and the person:\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 22.02. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT. (a) A person commits an offense if the person commits assault as defined in Sec. 22.01 and the person: (1) causes serious bodily injury to another, including the person's spouse; or (2) uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree, except that the offense is a felony of the first degree if: (1) the actor uses a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault and causes: \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**Aggravated assault** is an assault plus serious bodily injury or use of a deadly weapon, under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.02.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.04\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.04\", \"heading\": \"CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES\", \"support\": \"Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into five categories:\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Sec. 12.04. CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES. (a) Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into five categories: (1) capital felonies; (2) felonies of the first degree; (3) felonies of the second degree; (4) felonies of the third degree; and (5) state jail felonies. (b) An offense designated a felony in this code without specification as to category is a state jail felony.\", \"sentence\": \"Texas sorts felonies into five categories under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.04.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.04\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.33\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.33\", \"heading\": \"SECOND DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT\", \"support\": \"An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years.\", \"law_text\": \"Sec. 12.33. SECOND DEGREE FELONY PUNISHMENT. (a) An individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years. (b) In addition to imprisonment, an individual adjudged guilty of a felony of the second degree may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000.\"}], \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.04\", \"heading\": \"CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES\", \"support\": \"Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into five categories:\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"Sec. 12.04. CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES. (a) Felonies are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into five categories: (1) capital felonies; (2) felonies of the first degree; (3) felonies of the second degree; (4) felonies of the third degree; and (5) state jail felonies. (b) An offense designated a felony in this code without specification as to category is a state jail felony.\", \"sentence\": \"The category matters because it drives the possible punishment.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07\", \"heading\": \"VIOLATION OF CERTAIN COURT ORDERS OR CONDITIONS OF BOND IN A FAMILY VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE, INDECENT ASSAULT, STALKING, OR TRAFFICKING CASE\", \"support\": \"A person commits an offense if, in violation of a condition of bond set in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 25.07. VIOLATION OF CERTAIN COURT ORDERS OR CONDITIONS OF BOND IN A FAMILY VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR ABUSE, INDECENT ASSAULT, STALKING, OR TRAFFICKING CASE. (a) A person commits an offense if, in violation of a condition of bond set in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case and related to the safety of a victim or the safety of the community, an order issued under Subchapter A, Chapter 7B, Code of Criminal Procedure, an order issued under Article 17.292, Code of Criminal Procedure, an order issued under Section 6.504, Family Code, Chapter 83, Family Code, if the temporary ex parte ord \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07, violating a bond condition in a family violence or sex crime case can be a separate offense.\"}, {\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\", \"also\": [{\"url\": \"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\", \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021\", \"heading\": \"AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode;\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 (iv) causes the anus of a child to contact the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; or (v) causes the mouth of a child to contact the anus or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; and (2) if: (A) the person: (i) causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode; (ii) by acts or words places the victim in fear that any person will become the victim of an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(3), (4), (7), or (8) or that death, serious bodily injury, or kidnapping will be imminently inflicted on any person; \u2026\"}], \"cite\": \"Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021\", \"heading\": \"AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT\", \"support\": \"causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person's consent;\", \"verdict\": \"supported\", \"law_text\": \"\u2026 22.021. 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(a) A person commits an offense: (1) if the person: (A) intentionally or knowingly: (i) causes the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person's consent; (ii) causes the penetration of the mouth of another person by the sexual organ of the actor, without that person's consent; or (iii) causes the sexual organ of another person, without that person's consent, to contact or penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of another person, including the actor; \u2026\", \"sentence\": \"**Aggravated sexual assault** under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021 covers conduct that includes intentionally or knowingly causing the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means without that person's consent, and the statute lists aggravating circumstances such as causing serious bodily injury or attempting to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode.\"}], \"languages\": [{\"code\": \"en\", \"post_id\": 290}]}","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"","chg_jsonld":"[{\"name\": \"Sex Crimes Defense in Collin County, Texas\", \"@type\": \"Service\", \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"audience\": {\"@type\": \"Audience\", \"audienceType\": \"Adults arrested, investigated, indicted, or notified of a possible sex crime or related assaultive charge in Collin County, and their families\"}, \"provider\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/#organization\", \"name\": \"Barbieri Law Firm\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/\"}, \"speakable\": {\"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\", \"cssSelector\": [\"article > p:first-of-type\", \".wp-block-details p\", \"article > h1\"]}, \"areaServed\": [{\"name\": \"Collin County, Texas\", \"@type\": \"AdministrativeArea\"}, {\"name\": \"Frisco, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Plano, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"McKinney, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Allen, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Prosper, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}, {\"name\": \"Celina, Texas\", \"@type\": \"City\"}], \"description\": \"Guide page explaining criminal defense for sex offenses and related assaultive charges in Collin County courts. 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