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Online Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p>

Before You Talk to Your Employer, Talk to a Defense Lawyer<\/h1>

Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas, defends people accused of online sex crimes across Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth. We review the charge, the evidence and any workplace paperwork, and explain your options before you respond.<\/p>

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By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published October 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Can an Employer Act Before Anyone Files a Criminal Charge?<\/h2>\n

Yes. The employer process and the criminal process run on separate tracks. A police report, an arrest, or a prosecutor’s decision is not needed before a company starts looking into a report. Many workplace reviews begin with a complaint from a coworker or supervisor. Others begin with information the company finds on its own devices or accounts. The answer depends on the facts. It turns on the type of employer, the written policies, and any employment contract. Each of those needs a careful look, because the details decide what the employer can do next.<\/p>\n\n

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If an HR meeting or a leave notice has you unsure what to say or sign, you don't have to face that next step alone. Our team can talk it through with you. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What a Criminal Charge Can Mean for Your Job<\/h2>\n

Whether one applies depends on the facts. A report of harassment can also raise separate legal questions. Written terms matter most here. An employment contract with a fixed term or a clause limiting firing can change the picture completely. Don’t assume your job is safe, or lost, until you have read the paperwork that governs it.<\/p>\n

Why Employer Type and Your Contract Change the Analysis<\/h2>\n

Your employer type and your written documents set the steps the company must follow. Private employers, public agencies, and unionized workplaces often use different rules. Some follow a formal grievance process or a set review procedure. Others follow only their own internal policies. The difference matters because a step the employer skips can become an important point in your review.<\/p>\n

Written documents can add steps of their own. An offer letter, an employment agreement, an employee handbook, or a code of conduct may set notice, hearing, or appeal steps. Some policies also require employees to report an investigation or an arrest. Read the exact wording, because a short phrase can carry a duty or a deadline.<\/p>\n

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