{"id":5935,"date":"2026-11-01T03:59:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T03:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/workplace-sexual-assault-accusation-defense-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:59:47","slug":"workplace-sexual-assault-accusation-defense-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/workplace-sexual-assault-accusation-defense-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Sexual Assault Accusation Defense Lawyer Texas"},"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-5934\" alt=\"Interior of an evidence facility with labeled shelves and records used in sexual assault investigations.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/interior-of-an-evidence-facility-with-labeled-shelves-and-re-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)\">Workplace Sexual Assault Accusation Defense \u00b7 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)\">Accused at Work? Speak With a Criminal Defense Lawyer Before You Respond<\/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 professionals facing sexual assault allegations tied to the workplace across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. Confidential, all-women firm led by Heather Barbieri.<\/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\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\">Why Clients Contact 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\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">All-Women<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal defense firm<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Frisco<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Serving Collin County and DFW<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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 31, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A workplace sexual assault accusation is a criminal case first, and your first steps can shape what comes next. If a detective has called, a protective order has been served or a warrant has been issued, contact Barbieri Law Firm before you answer questions from anyone in authority. Barbieri Law Firm defends professionals accused of sex crimes in Frisco, Collin County and across Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>A detective&#8217;s call, a protective order or a warrant: what a workplace accusation looks like<\/h2>\n<p>A workplace accusation often starts with a phone call, a document or a surprise at the office. You might hear from a detective, find a protective order served at home, or learn a warrant was issued after a complaint from a coworker, client or someone you met through work.<\/p>\n<p>In many workplace cases, the company&#8217;s human resources team and the police learn about the complaint at about the same time. These are two separate processes. HR asks what happened under company policy. Police and prosecutors ask whether a crime happened under Texas law.<\/p>\n<p>The core charges are sexual assault and <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">aggravated sexual assault<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a>, an act is without consent in listed situations, such as when the other person has not consented and the actor knows the other person is unconscious or unaware that the sexual assault is occurring.<\/p>\n<p>An accusation is not a conviction. The first days matter because early choices shape the record that police and prosecutors build.<\/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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/two-officers-review-case-evidence-and-take-notes-during-an-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Two officials review documents and take notes at a desk during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What this criminal defense covers<\/h2>\n<p>Criminal defense covers the charge, the evidence and every step from bond to trial. Here is what that includes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The charge and the file.<\/strong> Review of the accusation and the police file, including reports, statements and any recorded interviews.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The evidence.<\/strong> Review of physical evidence, sexual assault kit and DNA evidence, phone and message records, and video and workplace access logs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The polygraph question.<\/strong> Advice on whether and how to take a polygraph.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond and release terms.<\/strong> Review of no-contact terms and protective order duties. See bond conditions after a sexual assault arrest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court stages.<\/strong> Pretrial negotiation and trial preparation in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and elsewhere in Texas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Protective orders can come fast. After an arrest for sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault, a magistrate may issue an order for emergency protection.<\/p>\n<h2>Your biggest fears, answered plainly<\/h2>\n<p>Your license, job, family and freedom depend on the charge, the evidence and how the case moves forward. No honest lawyer can predict how a case will end. Here is how each fear connects to the law.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prison.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration.<\/strong> Sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault by a person 17 or older are \u201csexually violent offenses\u201d under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 62.001<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family learning from someone else.<\/strong> The firm can advise what to say, and what not to say, to family and colleagues while the case is open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An arrest at work.<\/strong> The firm can talk through how an arrest or warrant is handled and what can be planned in advance during your consultation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Before you speak to police, HR or your employer<\/h2>\n<p>Anything you say to a detective, an HR investigator or a coworker can become evidence in the criminal case. Pause before you respond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask for the charge, warrant or protective order paperwork before you answer any request for a statement.<\/li>\n<li>If a protective order or bond condition is in place, do not contact the accuser or witnesses. Under Texas law, violating a sexual assault bond condition by contacting a protected person or going to a prohibited place is an offense.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the records you already have, including calendars, schedules and messages. Do not delete anything.<\/li>\n<li>Do not discuss the case in work email, chat or text threads.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule a free initial consultation before any interview or written response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the process works, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with one phone call and moves to a written plan. Each stage varies with the case, so the timing is set once the facts are known.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Call or send your details.<\/strong> Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. The first conversation is confidential and free.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the paperwork.<\/strong> Go over the charge, any warrant or protective order, and the complaint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan immediate steps.<\/strong> Cover bond, no-contact terms, contact with police and HR, and whether to speak with investigators.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the evidence.<\/strong> Review DNA, digital records and statements, then receive a written explanation of your options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate or prepare for trial.<\/strong> Pretrial negotiation or trial preparation follows, based on what the review shows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why clients choose Barbieri Law Firm<\/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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lead lawyer.<\/strong> Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawyers and staff.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Heather Barbieri and Carrie Thomas, supported by office staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus areas.<\/strong> Sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, child sex crimes, online sex crimes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/police\/fvu\/law.htm\">aggravated assault<\/a> and family violence defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidential handling.<\/strong> You receive clear written explanations of your options. No honest lawyer can predict a result, and we won&#8217;t pretend otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>Common questions from accused professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these questions turn on the case. Your first consultation is where the answers begin.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a workplace sexual assault accusation defense lawyer in Texas before I talk to HR?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get advice first. Anything you say can become evidence in the criminal case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my employer find out?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firm can advise how the criminal case and workplace processes interact. Your steps shape what reaches your employer.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I keep my job or license?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer turns on the charge and how the case ends. The firm reviews these questions honestly from the first consultation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to decide today?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Early advice helps before statements are made, and you can take time to weigh your options after the consultation.<\/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\/two-lawyers-question-a-seated-inmate-across-a-metal-table-in-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Lawyers questioning an inmate in a tense interrogation scene inside a prison.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Texas criminal defense lawyer before your next conversation about this<\/h2>\n<p>Your next conversation with police or your employer is the one to plan for. If a detective has called, a protective order has been served or a warrant has been issued, call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. We will review your paperwork, explain your options and help you plan what to say before that next conversation. Schedule a free, confidential consultation today.<\/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 a Workplace Accusation<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your criminal case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you understand what to say, and when, before anything is put on the record.<\/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\">Reviewing the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the allegation, messages, records and witness statements with you and explain the options available in your situation.<\/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\">Coordinating with workplace processes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain how an internal review can run alongside a criminal matter, and what information is appropriate to share and with whom.<\/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\">Confidential, respectful handling<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your consultation is private. We explain each step in plain language so you can make informed decisions.<\/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\">Get Advice Before You Talk to HR or Police<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact a lawyer before giving a statement or signing any document.<\/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\">Situations We Commonly Discuss<\/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\">Internal HR investigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your employer has opened a review and wants your account. Talk with counsel about how that review relates to any criminal matter.<\/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\">Contact from police or detectives<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigators have reached out or asked you to come in. Understand your options before answering questions.<\/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\">Allegations between coworkers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim involving a colleague, supervisor or client can raise both workplace and criminal questions. We help you sort through them.<\/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\">Charges filed in Texas<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If charges have been filed in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth or elsewhere in Texas, we review the case and explain the process ahead.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-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--secondary,#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 Heather Barbieri Before You Respond to an Accusation<\/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, Confidential 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, Confidential Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/\">Online Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer | Collin County &amp; Texas<\/a><\/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\/adult-decoy-online-solicitation-charge-texas\/\">Online Solicitation Charge When the Person Was an Adult Posing as a Minor: Texas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/adult-posing-as-minor-online-charge-defense-texas\/\">Adult Posing as a Minor Online: Texas Defense<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-law-firm-collin-county\/\">Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Law Firm Collin County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-lawyer-texas\/\">Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer Texas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-of-a-child-defense-lawyer-texas\/\">Aggravated Sexual Assault Of A Child Defense Lawyer Texas<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accused at work of sexual assault in Texas? 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