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Indecency With a Child Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p>

Charged With Indecency With a Child? Start With a Clear Defense Plan<\/h1>

Barbieri Law Firm defends people accused of indecency with a child in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. Talk with us in confidence about the allegation, the evidence and your options.<\/p>

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How We Approach Your Defense<\/h2>\n

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An all-women firm<\/h3>

Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women firm based in Frisco, Texas. We represent clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas.<\/p><\/div>

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Focused on criminal defense<\/h3>

We focus on defending people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses, including child sex crimes.<\/p><\/div>

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A careful review of the evidence<\/h3>

We review the charging documents, any recorded or written statements, and the evidence the State has disclosed, and we explain what it means for you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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A realistic picture of your options<\/h3>

Every case is different. We will explain the possible paths forward and what each one would mean for you and your family.<\/p><\/div>

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A confidential first conversation<\/h3>

Call (972) 424-1902 or send us your case details. Your free consultation is a private discussion about your situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Defending against an indecency with a child accusation in Texas often begins with a close look at exactly what the charge alleges. We review the evidence behind the accusation and explain your options clearly. Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas, and handles these cases in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas. If you’re facing this charge, call (972) 424-1902 to talk through what the State says it has and what it must prove.<\/p>\n

What Indecency With a Child Means Under Texas Law<\/h2>\n

Indecency with a child is a sex offense involving a child younger than 17. The charge covers two kinds of conduct: sexual contact and exposure. Both require intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire.<\/p>\n

The law counts touching through clothing. Exposure means showing one’s own anus or genitals while knowing a child is present, or causing a child to expose theirs.<\/p>\n

The child’s age is central. The statute applies even if the accused did not know the child’s age at the time. That makes the child’s documented age and the timeline worth reviewing from the start.<\/p>\n

Accusations can come from school, family, caregiver, or online settings. An accusation is not proof, and a charge is a filing, not a finding of guilt. Reviewing each element is where a defense begins.<\/p>\n\n

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If you want to know how we'd approach your charge, the consultation is where to ask. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Contact vs. Exposure: Felony Levels and Penalties<\/h2>\n

Sexual contact is a second-degree felony. Exposure is a third-degree felony.<\/p>\n

Texas law groups felonies into different degrees, and the punishment range depends on the degree of the offense. Under Texas law, a second-degree felony is punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Under Texas law, a third-degree felony is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

Pay attention to the exact subsection charged, because it sets the felony level. Your actual exposure depends on that subsection and on the facts the State can support. A lower felony level is still a felony, with prison time and a fine on the table.<\/p>\n

The statute also includes narrow affirmative defenses. An affirmative defense applies only when every listed condition is met. Under \u00a7 21.11(b), those conditions include that the accused was not more than three years older than the child, that the two were of the opposite sex, and that no duress, force, or threat was used. A separate defense covers a situation where the accused was the child’s spouse at the time.<\/p>\n

How a Defense Is Built: What the Case Review Covers<\/h2>\n

A defense starts by testing each element against the actual record. We look at what the State filed, what it has, and what it can prove.<\/p>\n