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Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Plano | Barbieri Law<\/h1>
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By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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If you need an aggravated sexual assault defense law firm in Plano, here is the short answer. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony in Texas, and punishment can reach life in prison. Barbieri Law Firm defends people charged with this offense from our Frisco office. This page explains the charge, what a defense involves, and what we can and can’t promise.<\/p>\n

What Aggravated Sexual Assault Means in Texas<\/h2>\n

Aggravated sexual assault is sexual assault plus at least one aggravating factor. Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011, sexual assault involves penetration of, or specified contact with, another person’s sexual organ, anus, or mouth. For an adult complainant, the conduct must be without that person’s consent. When the complainant is a child, lack of consent is not an element. For adult complainants, Texas law describes specific circumstances in which sexual assault is treated as occurring without consent.<\/p>\n

Under Texas law, certain aggravating circumstances can raise a sexual assault charge to aggravated sexual assault. The offense is a first-degree felony. The possible punishment depends on how the offense is classified and the facts alleged, and we can explain the range that may apply to your charge.<\/p>\n

In some cases involving a young victim, the minimum prison term rises to 25 years. A prior felony conviction can also change the range (Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a>).<\/p>\n

An accusation is not proof. Wrongful convictions have followed false accusations and mistaken identification, according to the National Registry of Exonerations<\/a>. This page is for the person arrested, the person who just got a call from police, and the family helping them.<\/p>\n\n

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What Our Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Covers<\/h2>\n

Our defense starts with your first contact with police and runs through the final resolution of the case. Here is what that includes:<\/p>\n