{"id":3163,"date":"2026-10-24T10:44:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/improper-photography-visual-recording-defense-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T03:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:51:09","slug":"improper-photography-visual-recording-defense-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/improper-photography-visual-recording-defense-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Improper Photography Defense Lawyer Texas | Barbieri Law"},"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-3161\" alt=\"Smartphone and legal documents on a desk in a Texas law office.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smartphone-and-legal-documents-on-a-desk-in-a-texas-law-offi-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)\">Sex Crimes Defense | Collin County &amp; Dallas-Fort Worth<\/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 Improper Photography Charge in Texas?<\/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, an all-women firm in Frisco, defends people accused of improper photography and related sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. We review every detail of your case and explain your options in plain language.<\/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 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Improper photography in Texas may be charged as invasive visual recording. The offense covers recording an intimate area of another person, if that person has a reasonable expectation that the area is not subject to public view, or recording a person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, without consent and with intent to invade privacy. It is a state jail felony. If you need an improper photography or visual recording defense lawyer Texas, start with the facts of your case.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Invasive Visual Recording Under Texas Penal Code 21.15?<\/h2>\n<p>Invasive visual recording is a Texas offense for recording certain private images of a person without consent. Under Texas law, a person commits an offense if, without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade the other person&#8217;s privacy, the person does one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy, a person who records an intimate area of another person by photograph, videotape or other electronic means, when the other person has a reasonable expectation that the area is not subject to public view, commits an offense.<\/li>\n<li>Without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy, a person who records a visual image of another person in a place in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy commits an offense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The statute defines &#8220;intimate area&#8221; to include the naked or clothed genitals, pubic area, anus, buttocks or female breast. It defines &#8220;changing room&#8221; to include dressing rooms, locker rooms and swimwear changing areas.<\/p>\n<p>The state must prove more than a picture exists. It must show the recording, the lack of consent, the privacy setting and the intent to invade privacy. Each part is a point a defense lawyer can test against the evidence.<\/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 recording charge has you or someone you love worried, we&#x27;d be glad to talk it through in a free, confidential first consultation. 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>Improper Photography Versus Other Recording Charges<\/h2>\n<p>Different recording conduct falls under different parts of the Texas Penal Code. The exact charge on the paperwork matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recording an image<\/strong> without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy, of an intimate area they reasonably expect is not in public view, or in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, falls under the image-capture offense in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">\u00a7 21.15(b)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending or posting<\/strong> a sexually explicit image by electronic means can fall under Texas law. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">\u00a7 21.15<\/a>, transmitting such an image of an intimate area is an offense only if done without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy. Section 21.15 covers only recording, transmitting, or promoting images done without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy; an offense under this section is a state jail felony. Section 21.15 applies when a person, without the other person&#8217;s consent and with intent to invade their privacy, transmits by electronic means a visual image of an intimate area when that person has a reasonable expectation the area is not subject to public view, or transmits a visual image of a person in a place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.<\/li>\n<li>Knowingly transmitting by electronic means sexually explicit visual material that is not sent at the request of or with the express consent of the recipient can be an offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">Penal Code \u00a7 21.19<\/a>; promoting a covered photograph or recording, knowing its character and content, is a separate offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">\u00a7 21.15(b)(3)<\/a>. An offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">Penal Code \u00a7 21.19<\/a>, unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material, is a Class C misdemeanor, while promoting a photograph or recording under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">\u00a7 21.15(b)(3)<\/a> is a state jail felony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Section 21.15(d) says conduct that breaks more than one law may be prosecuted under either law. The paperwork may name a different offense than the one you expected.<\/p>\n<p>Bathrooms and changing rooms are named in the statute. The setting of a recording is therefore a central fact. When the recording involves a minor, other charges can apply. Those cases fall within child sex crimes defense work.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Invasive Visual Recording a Felony in Texas?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">Penal Code \u00a7 21.15<\/a> classifies the offense as a state jail felony.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.35\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.35<\/a>, a state jail felony carries confinement in a state jail for not more than two years or less than 180 days. A fine of up to $10,000 may also apply.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.35\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.35<\/a>, a state jail felony is punished as a third degree felony if it is shown on the trial of the offense that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A deadly weapon, as the statute defines it, was used or exhibited during the offense or immediate flight after it, and the person used or exhibited the weapon or was a party to the offense and knew a deadly weapon would be used or exhibited.<\/li>\n<li>The person has a prior final felony conviction under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.02\">\u00a7 21.02<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.03\">\u00a7 21.03<\/a>, or another felony the statute lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Penalty ranges show what the law allows. They do not predict what a judge will impose in any one case.<\/p>\n<h2>Defenses Examined in Improper Photography Cases<\/h2>\n<p>A defense lawyer tests each element of the offense against the evidence. These are the points that often matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identity:<\/strong> Does the device, account or camera angle show who made the recording?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy setting:<\/strong> Was the place one where a reasonable person would expect privacy? <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.15<\/a> defines a &#8220;place in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy&#8221; as a place where a reasonable person would believe that he or she could disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that the act of undressing would be photographed or visually recorded by another, or that a visual image of the person undressing would be broadcast or transmitted by another. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.15<\/a>, that term includes a bathroom, bedroom, and changing room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public view:<\/strong> For an intimate area, did the person have a reasonable expectation that it was not subject to public view?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent:<\/strong> Did the person agree? A posted sign does not establish consent for a place-based charge, under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">\u00a7 21.15(e)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intent:<\/strong> The state must show intent to invade privacy. The facts around the recording are reviewed for that intent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence handling:<\/strong> How was the phone or camera collected? Do file data and timestamps support the state&#8217;s version?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts.<\/p>\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-a-law-office-desk-with-case-files-representing-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a law office desk with case files, representing a Texas improper photography defense case.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What to Expect After a Police Contact or Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Early steps shape how a defense lawyer reviews the case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Read the paperwork.<\/strong> Note the offense named, the court, and any court date or bond condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect the record.<\/strong> Request the police report, any footage or device record, and any written statements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review digital evidence.<\/strong> Check how images were found and whether handling of the device is documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weigh the options.<\/strong> Negotiation, motions and trial preparation each have different requirements. A lawyer explains what each would involve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A judge may place a defendant on deferred adjudication community supervision under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.101\">Code of Criminal Procedure art. 42A.101<\/a>. If supervision ends without an adjudication of guilt, the judge shall dismiss and discharge the case under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.111\">Code of Criminal Procedure art. 42A.111<\/a>. A prior deferred disposition can still be considered on penalty if a later offense occurs. Early dismissal is not allowed for charges that require sex offender registration.<\/p>\n<p>Court costs can apply on deferred disposition, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.txcourts.gov\/media\/1458921\/district-clerks-felony-conviction-court-cost-chart.pdf\">Texas district clerks&#8217; court-cost chart<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov\/crime-victims\/crime-victim-pseudonym-forms\">Texas Attorney General pseudonym forms<\/a> explain that process.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm Handles These Charges<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas. It defends professionals accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Founding attorney:<\/strong> Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Our lawyers include<\/strong> Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas. Our team also includes support staff who handle scheduling and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> sex crimes, online sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, child sex crimes, aggravated assault, family violence, and theft defense for students and non-citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can promise how a case will end. What we do is review the evidence, including the report, any device or footage and any statements, and explain your options clearly.<\/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>Common Questions About Improper Photography Charges<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an arrest mean I will be convicted?<\/summary><p>No. An arrest or charge is not a conviction. Each step of the case is reviewed on its own evidence.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is invasive visual recording a felony in Texas?<\/summary><p>Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.15\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.15<\/a>, it is a state jail felony. Knowingly transmitting by electronic means visual material that depicts sexual conduct, exposed intimate parts or a discernibly turgid male genital state, and that is not sent at the request of or with the express consent of the recipient, is a Class C misdemeanor under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 21.19<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a case be defended if the image was deleted?<\/summary><p>Deleting a file does not always remove it from a device or backup. Whether it can be recovered, and how, is part of the review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to police before speaking with a lawyer?<\/summary><p>Speak with a lawyer before answering police questions about a recording. A short conversation can shape the rest of the case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the firm handle cases outside Collin County?<\/summary><p>Yes. The firm serves Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas more broadly.<\/p><\/details><h2>Talk With a Texas Defense Lawyer About Your Situation<\/h2>\n<p>If you are worried about a charge against you or someone close to you, call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a> for a free, confidential initial consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather 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\">Why people bring their cases to Barbieri Law Firm<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We defend clients accused of improper photography, online sex crimes and related charges, and we focus our time on these matters.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential from the first call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your consultation is confidential. You can share the details of your situation without worrying about who will hear them.<\/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\">Our team is led by Heather Barbieri and supported by our staff, and we work to make every client feel heard and respected.<\/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 the Dallas-Fort Worth area<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas, including Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper and Frisco.<\/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 handle this alone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A photography or recording allegation can affect your job, your school and your family. Talk with a lawyer before you speak with investigators or post anything about the allegation online.<\/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\">How we approach improper photography 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\">Start with the facts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We listen closely to your account and gather the records, messages and devices connected to the allegation.<\/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\">Review the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine how any image or recording was made, stored, shared and linked to you, and we identify gaps in the State&#x27;s proof.<\/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\">Explain your options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through each possible path, from investigation through resolution, so you can make decisions with full information.<\/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\">Protect what matters to you<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you plan for school, work and family concerns while your case moves forward.<\/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. 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