{"id":6069,"date":"2026-11-02T01:52:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T01:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/guides-child-sex-crime-charges-texas\/guides-sexual-assault-charge-defense-professionals-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T08:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:34:35","slug":"guides-sexual-assault-charge-defense-professionals-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/guides-child-sex-crime-charges-texas\/guides-sexual-assault-charge-defense-professionals-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Assault Charge Defense for Professionals, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sexual Assault Charge Defense | Frisco, Texas<\/p>

Charged With Sexual Assault? Get Clear Guidance From a Frisco Defense Lawyer<\/h1>

Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm that represents professionals accused of sexual assault and other sex crimes across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. We will review the evidence, explain your options and stand with you from the first call.<\/p>

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By Heather Barbieri \u00b7 Published November 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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A sexual assault charge in Texas is a felony accusation, and an accusation is not a conviction. If a detective has called, a protective order has been served on you, or a warrant may be issued, you face decisions that can affect your license, job and family quickly. This page explains the charge, the first steps, how a case moves and what is at stake. Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas, that defends professionals accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses.<\/p>\n

What a Sexual Assault Charge Means Under Texas Law<\/h2>\n

Sexual assault is a felony under Texas law, usually of the second degree, though Penal Code \u00a7 22.011(f)<\/a> makes some cases a first-degree or state jail felony, and aggravated sexual assault is a more serious one. Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a> defines sexual assault. It includes causing the penetration of another person’s anus or sexual organ without that person’s consent. Generally, it is a second-degree felony.<\/p>\n

Sexual assault under \u00a7 22.011<\/a> is generally a second-degree felony, while aggravated sexual assault is a felony of the first degree under a separate section, \u00a7 22.021<\/a>. Under \u00a7 22.011<\/a>, sexual assault is a second-degree felony, except that it is a first-degree felony in listed cases, such as when the victim was a person with whom the actor was prohibited from engaging in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse under Section 25.02.<\/p>\n

Many people in your position first ask whether an accusation is the same as a conviction. It is not.<\/p>\n

The charge you face depends on the specific allegation, and the facts decide which statute fits. An accusation can take several forms. You may be named in an allegation, interviewed by police, charged by complaint or indictment, or arrested on a warrant. Each stage brings different steps, so know which one you’re in.<\/p>\n\n

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If a detective has called or a protective order was served on you, you don't have to face the next step alone. Talk with us before you speak with police. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What to Do in the First Days After a Detective’s Call<\/h2>\n

Get advice from Barbieri Law Firm before you answer any police question about the allegation.<\/p>\n

The first contact often comes in one of three forms: a call asking you to come in, a protective order served on you, or word that a warrant has been issued. Each one moves fast, so act on the paperwork in your hand.<\/p>\n