{"id":5477,"date":"2026-10-30T01:09:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-allen\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:41:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:41:05","slug":"sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-allen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-allen\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer Serving Collin County | Barbieri Law Firm"},"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-5475\" alt=\"Empty courtroom with wooden benches and a judge&#x27;s bench in Collin County, Texas.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-courtroom-with-wooden-benches-and-a-judge-s-bench-in-c-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)\">Frisco, Texas | Sex Crimes Defense<\/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)\">Calm, Careful Sex Crimes Defense in Collin County<\/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 people accused of sex crimes and related offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. Start with a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/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 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Allen Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\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 police have contacted you or you have been charged in Allen, you don&#x27;t have to work out your next step alone. Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details to our Frisco lawyers. 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\/close-up-of-a-law-office-desk-with-legal-documents-and-a-gav-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a law office desk with legal documents and a gavel, representing Collin County criminal defense.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Sex Crimes Defense for Allen and Collin County Residents<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm defends people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses in Allen, across Collin County, and throughout Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The firm is based in Frisco, Texas. It is an all-women criminal defense firm. Its lawyers are Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas. The firm represents clients charged in Allen, McKinney, Plano, Prosper, and the rest of Collin County.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for people who have been arrested, charged, indicted, or are under investigation. It is also for family members who are helping a loved one decide whom to call. A charge can affect your job, your reputation, your home, and your family. Early review gives your lawyer more time to work on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges We Defend<\/h2>\n<p>The firm defends sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, child sex crimes, online sex crimes, aggravated assault, and family violence charges. Each offense has its own elements and felony grade.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sex crimes.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Sexual assault<\/a> covers conduct that causes the penetration of, or contact with, another person&#8217;s anus, mouth or sexual organ without that person&#8217;s consent. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a> makes it an offense to intentionally or knowingly cause the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of a child by any means, regardless of whether the person knows the child&#8217;s age at the time of the offense, and the same section defines &#8220;child&#8221; as a person younger than 17 years of age.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggravated sexual assault.<\/strong> This is a first-degree felony under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>. The conduct that <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a> treats as aggravated sexual assault includes intentionally or knowingly causing the penetration of the anus or sexual organ of another person by any means, without that person&#8217;s consent, where the person also causes serious bodily injury or attempts to cause the death of the victim or another person in the course of the same criminal episode, or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon in the course of the same criminal episode, or where the victim is younger than 14 years of age, regardless of whether the person knows the age of the victim at the time of the offense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child sex crimes.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.11\">Indecency with a child<\/a> is a second-degree felony for sexual contact and a third-degree felony for exposure. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.21.htm#21.02\">Continuous sexual abuse<\/a> is committed when, during a period that is 30 or more days in duration, a person commits two or more acts of sexual abuse, and at the time of each act the actor is 17 years of age or older and the victim is a child younger than 14 years of age, regardless of whether the actor knows the victim&#8217;s age at the time of the offense, or a disabled individual.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online sex crimes.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Online solicitation of a minor<\/a> covers conduct sent over the internet or other electronic systems. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(b)<\/a>, it covers communicating in a sexually explicit manner with a minor or distributing sexually explicit material to a minor, when committed with the intent the statute requires. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">\u00a7 33.021(c)<\/a>, it covers knowingly soliciting a minor to meet another person, with the intent that the minor engage in sexual contact, sexual intercourse, or deviate sexual intercourse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aggravated assault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.02\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.02<\/a>, this is a second-degree felony. Aggravated assault requires an assault, as defined in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.01\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.01<\/a>, plus either causing serious bodily injury or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during the assault. The offense is a second-degree felony, but it is a first-degree felony when the actor uses a deadly weapon during the assault and causes serious bodily injury to a person whose relationship to or association with the defendant is described by <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.71.htm#71.0021\">Family Code \u00a7\u00a7 71.0021(b)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.71.htm#71.0021\">71.003<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.71.htm#71.0021\">71.005<\/a>, which include dating relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family violence.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/FA\/htm\/FA.71.htm#71.004\">Family Code \u00a7 71.004<\/a>, family violence includes an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, or a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault; abuse of a child of the family or household by a member of the family or household; and dating violence. Defensive measures to protect yourself are not included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call about the exact charge.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens After an Arrest or Charge in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>After an arrest, a Texas criminal case usually moves through booking, bond, investigation, and court steps. Each stage creates decisions you need to make carefully.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Arrest and booking.<\/strong> You are taken into custody and processed.<\/li>\n<li>In a family violence or sexual assault case, violating a bond condition tied to victim safety can be a separate crime under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and charging.<\/strong> The State may keep gathering evidence after you are released.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review of evidence.<\/strong> Your lawyer reviews police reports, statements, recordings, and records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motions, negotiation, and trial preparation.<\/strong> Your lawyer evaluates the evidence and identifies legal issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary by case, county court schedule, and charge. No fixed timeline fits every case.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do Right Now While Your Case Is Open<\/h2>\n<p>The most important early steps are to stay quiet with investigators and to follow every bond condition exactly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not discuss the allegations with police or investigators without a lawyer present.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid contact with the complainant or any witness unless your lawyer has advised you on it.<\/li>\n<li>Stop posting about the case, the complainant, or the arrest on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Do not delete messages or accounts without advice from your lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>Bring bond papers, court notices, and written notes of what you remember to your first meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Write down every court date. Missing a court setting can have serious consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Your Free Consultation and Case Review Work<\/h2>\n<p>Your first step is a phone call or a case submission. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Contact.<\/strong> Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Facts.<\/strong> Explain the charge, the arrest, your bond status, and your court dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Evidence.<\/strong> Your lawyer reviews police reports, statements, recordings, and any digital or medical records. You will hear what the evidence shows and what it does not show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: Options.<\/strong> Your lawyer explains the options under Texas law, such as negotiation, pretrial motions, and trial, and what each would involve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 5: Next steps.<\/strong> If you hire the firm, your lawyers outline the next steps and what to expect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can assure you of an outcome. The review focuses on explaining your options clearly and honestly.<\/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>What Barbieri Law Firm Offers<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm focuses its practice on sex crimes and assaultive offenses. The firm defends professionals and others accused of these charges across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-women firm.<\/strong> Clients who want a private, direct conversation about sensitive allegations can speak with an all-women team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Named lawyers.<\/strong> Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas are the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas-specific review.<\/strong> The firm reviews each charge against the Texas statute that applies to it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain-language answers.<\/strong> The firm explains the process, the charge, and your options without jargon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local reach.<\/strong> Clients in Allen, McKinney, Plano, Prosper, and across Collin County can reach the firm by phone or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if I have not been charged yet?<\/summary><p>Yes, it is wise to talk with a lawyer as soon as police contact you. An investigation can move quickly.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you tell me whether I will go to jail?<\/summary><p>No lawyer can assure you of an outcome. The firm will explain your bond, your charge, and the options that fit your facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a meeting have to happen for an online solicitation charge?<\/summary><p>No. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a>, it is not a defense that the meeting did not occur.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I start?<\/summary><p>Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the website.<\/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\/a-handcuffed-man-is-escorted-by-a-uniformed-officer-into-a-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A handcuffed man is escorted by a police officer into an interrogation room where a lawyer waits.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Barbieri Law Firm About Your Case<\/h2>\n<p>If police have asked to speak with you or you have been charged in Allen, you may choose to speak with a lawyer before you say more to anyone. If you have been charged in Allen, you don&#8217;t have to work out your next step alone. Call (972) 424-1902 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send your case details<\/a> to our Frisco lawyers.<\/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 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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Advice Matters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An investigation can move quickly. Speaking with a lawyer as soon as police contact you helps you understand what to say and what not to say.<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Full Review of the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the police reports, interviews, digital evidence and any forensic records, then explain your options in plain language.<\/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\">Protecting Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on your bond, your charge and the steps that fit your facts, so you can make informed decisions at every stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respectful, Discreet Representation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team treats every client with dignity and keeps your information confidential from the first call onward.<\/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\">Meet Our Lawyers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization, leads the firm. Carrie Thomas also represents clients at Barbieri Law Firm.<\/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\">Before You Speak to Anyone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not discuss the accusation with police, the other person involved, friends or on social media before you speak with a lawyer.<\/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\">Sex Crime Charges We Defend<\/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\">Sex Crimes Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We defend professionals and others facing sex crime allegations, from the first police contact through court proceedings in Collin County and beyond.<\/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\">Aggravated Sexual Assault<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aggravated sexual assault charges carry serious consequences. We review every element of the allegation and the evidence behind it.<\/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\">Child Sex Crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allegations involving a minor require immediate, careful attention. We examine the interviews, records and timeline with the seriousness the case demands.<\/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\">Online Sex Crimes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charges tied to electronic communications, images or online accounts often turn on digital evidence. We examine how that evidence was collected and what it shows.<\/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 Lawyer About Your Case Today<\/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\">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>\n\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\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-midland\/\">Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm Midland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-defense-law-firm-southlake\/\">Sex Crimes Defense Law Firm Southlake<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-lawyer-plano\/\">Sex Crimes Lawyer Plano<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-crimes-lawyer-weatherford\/\">Sex Crimes Lawyer Weatherford<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/sex-offender-registration-defense-lawyer-texas\/\">Sex Offender Registration Defense Lawyer for Online Sex Crime Charges in Texas<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frisco-based Texas criminal defense for people charged with sex crimes or assaultive offenses in Allen and Collin County. 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