{"id":4461,"date":"2026-10-26T11:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T11:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/nurse-physician-online-sex-crime-charge-defense-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T08:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:23:57","slug":"nurse-physician-online-sex-crime-charge-defense-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/nurse-physician-online-sex-crime-charge-defense-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Nurse Online Sex Crime Charge Lawyer | Barbieri"},"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-60 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-4460\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with multiple computer workstations, network analysis software on monitors, and seized device evidence documentation.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/digital-forensics-lab-with-multiple-computer-workstations-ne-photo-5.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)\">Online Sex Crimes Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/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)\">Charged With an Online Sex Crime? Talk to a Frisco Defense Lawyer Before You Say Another Word<\/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 defends nurses and other healthcare professionals accused of online sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. Our team will review your case from the first call and explain your options.<\/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 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a nurse or physician is charged with an online sex crime in Texas, the criminal case comes first. The charge can also reach the job, the license, and the family. This page explains what these charges involve, how a defense is built, and how to talk through your facts with Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Online Sex Crime Charge Means for a Nurse or Physician<\/h2>\n<p>An online sex crime charge is an accusation based on electronic messages, images, or accounts. Texas law reaches several kinds of online conduct:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online solicitation of a minor.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a> covers a person who is 17 years of age or older and, with the intent to commit an offense listed in Article 62.001(5)(A), (B), or (K), Code of Criminal Procedure, sends sexually explicit messages to a minor over the Internet, by email, by text or other electronic message service or system, or through a commercial online service. It also covers knowingly soliciting a minor to meet for sexual contact, with intent that the minor engage in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, or deviate sexual intercourse; it is a defense if the actor was married to the minor, or was not more than three years older than the minor and the minor consented to the conduct. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/theissues\/onlineenticement\">Online enticement<\/a> describes the grooming tactics that often appear in these cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic sending of explicit material.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.19\">\u00a7 21.19<\/a> covers knowingly sending sexual images electronically when the recipient did not request them or consent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possession or promotion of child pornography.<\/strong> Under Subsection (a-1) of <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.43.htm#43.26\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 43.26<\/a>, a person commits an offense if: (1) the person intentionally or knowingly possesses, or intentionally or knowingly accesses with intent to view, visual material that contains a visual depiction of a child engaging in sexual conduct, including a depiction of a child engaging in sexual conduct as a victim of an offense under Section 20A.02(a)(5), (6), (7), or (8); and (2) the person knows or should have known that the depiction described by Subdivision (1) is of a child younger than 18 years of age at the time the image of the child was made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Child exploitation cases often start with task forces. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov\/grants\/types-grants\/internet-crimes-against-children-icac\">Texas Attorney General&#8217;s ICAC page<\/a> says the Southern Texas ICAC Task Force covers 134 Texas counties and investigates online child exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for the clinician who has been charged, the clinician under investigation, and the family members or colleagues helping them.<\/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 charge has put your job, your license, and your family under strain, you do not have to sort it out alone. Our team can talk through your facts in a free, confidential 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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hand-resting-on-a-desk-beside-a-stack-of-documents-and-newsp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a hand resting on a desk beside a stack of documents and newspaper clippings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Defense Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A defense starts with the full record, not just the charge sheet. A complete review includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The messages, images, and account data, with the date and time each item was created or accessed.<\/li>\n<li>Who had access to the phone, computer, or account. This matters when messages were sent from a device or account other people also used.<\/li>\n<li>How police obtained devices, accounts, and statements, and whether each step followed the required process.<\/li>\n<li>The charge itself, the possible penalties, and the options, including negotiation, pretrial motions, and trial preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Bond conditions, including limits on contact with others or on device use while the case is pending.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Defense Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process begins with a free initial consultation. It then moves through evidence review, strategy, and negotiation or trial preparation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free initial consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advice on the first steps.<\/strong> It is usually wise to speak with a lawyer before giving any statement to police or investigators.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the digital records, the police file, and any statements already given.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategy discussion.<\/strong> You learn the options for the charge and what each would involve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation and pretrial work.<\/strong> If the case moves forward, the lawyer handles negotiations, motions, and trial preparation if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines depend on the court calendar, how complex the digital evidence is, and the facts of the case. The firm will walk through the expected steps for your specific case.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Criminal Case Runs Alongside Licensing and Workplace Issues<\/h2>\n<p>A criminal case and a licensing inquiry are separate processes. Each has its own rules, timing, and decision-makers. Still, one can affect the other.<\/p>\n<p>Clinicians may also face workplace steps such as administrative leave, reporting duties, or hospital privilege reviews. These can move on their own timeline, sometimes faster than the court case.<\/p>\n<p>Some clinicians face an accusation after they reported a colleague. In that situation, the order of events and the paperwork matter. The dates of the reports, the accusation, and any employer communications are facts to examine. The right approach depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>The firm can help you understand how the criminal case and these separate processes may interact.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Firm Handles These Cases<\/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, the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and Texas. Its work includes online sex crimes, child sex crime charges, and aggravated sexual assault charges.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization, leads the firm. Carrie Thomas is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>The firm reviews each case on its facts and explains the options. No lawyer can promise a particular result.<\/p>\n<h2>Collateral Consequences Clinicians Ask About<\/h2>\n<p>A conviction can carry consequences beyond jail or fines. Texas punishment ranges vary by offense:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State jail felony.<\/strong> Except as provided by subsection (c), under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.35\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.35<\/a>, an individual adjudged guilty of a state jail felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days. In addition to confinement, the individual may be punished by a fine not to exceed $10,000. Charges under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.16\">\u00a7 21.16<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.18\">\u00a7 21.18<\/a> are state jail felonies in the base form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(b)<\/a>, a felony of the third degree.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(f)<\/a>, the offense is a felony of the second degree if the minor is younger than 14 years of age or is an individual the actor believes to be younger than 14 years of age at the time of the offense. The second-degree felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(c)<\/a> carries a different range. An offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(c)<\/a>, which covers knowingly soliciting a minor to meet for sexual contact, sexual intercourse, or deviate sexual intercourse, is a felony of the second degree. An offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(b)<\/a> is a felony of the third degree, or a felony of the second degree if the minor is younger than 14 or is someone the actor believes to be younger than 14 at the time of the offense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firearms.<\/strong> A felony conviction can bar firearm possession for a period after release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Licensing boards and employers may take their own actions. Ask about each possible consequence for your specific charge and license type before you decide anything. Keep every letter or message from an employer, board, or hospital, and share them 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>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a charge mean I will lose my nursing or medical license?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal charge is separate from a licensing action. Licensing boards follow their own process, so bring any board correspondence to your consultation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I explain what happened to police?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak with a lawyer before giving any statement. Your lawyer can advise you on what to say and when.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the messages came from my phone, but I did not write them?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who had access to the device and account is a central question in the review. The lawyer examines it with the timeline of each item.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will the firm tell me what my case will result in?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No lawyer can promise a particular result. The firm explains the options and risks based on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does a first consultation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\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-an-ink-pad-fingerprint-card-and-paperwork-on-a-d-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an ink pad, fingerprint card, and documents on a desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Situation With Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a nurse or physician facing an online sex crime charge, you may be dealing with a criminal case, a job, and a license all at once. If you are helping someone else through it, the stress is real too. Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> to schedule your free, confidential consultation. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/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\">How we approach your case<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We review the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will review the messages, accounts, devices and any police reports, and explain what the evidence shows and what it does not.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We protect your rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the first contact, we advise you on how to handle investigators, interviews and requests for statements or access to your devices.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We explain your options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will walk you through the possible paths in your case in plain language, so you can make informed decisions.<\/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\">Our team stays involved<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Barbieri and our team at Barbieri Law Firm handle your case with care, and we keep you informed at each step.<\/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 discuss the allegation until you have a lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not give a statement to investigators, post about the allegation online or contact the other person about it before you speak with a defense lawyer. Anything you say or post can become evidence.<\/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\">Questions many nurses ask 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\"><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\">Will a charge affect my nursing license?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal charge is separate from a licensing action. Licensing boards follow their own process, so bring any board correspondence to your consultation.<\/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\">Should I explain what happened to police?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak with a lawyer before giving any statement. We can advise you on what to say and when.<\/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\">What about my phone and online accounts?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will look at how devices and accounts were obtained and explain what that means for your case.<\/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 a Frisco defense lawyer about your online sex crime charge<\/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\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue<\/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\/\">Call (972) 424-1902 for a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; Texas<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-enticement-federal-vs-texas-solicitation-difference\/\">Online Enticement Under Federal Law vs. Online Solicitation of a Minor in Texas: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-age-misrepresentation-defense-texas\/\">Age Misrepresentation Defense in Texas Online Solicitation Cases<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-arrest-background-check-texas\/\">Will an Online Sex Crime Arrest Show Up on a Background Check in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-arrest-first-30-days-texas\/\">Online Sex Crime Charge Defense Plan: The First 30 Days After Arrest in Texas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/online-sex-crime-bond-conditions-collin-county\/\">Bond Conditions After an Online Sex Crime Arrest in Collin County<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nurse or physician charged with an online sex crime in Texas? 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