{"id":6327,"date":"2026-11-02T09:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-lawyer-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T06:51:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T06:51:04","slug":"aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-lawyer-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-lawyer-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer Texas | 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-70 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-37\" alt=\"Evidence storage and documentation systems in a law enforcement facility used for sexual assault investigations.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/evidence-storage-and-documentation-systems-in-a-law-enforcem-photo-2.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 | Criminal 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)\">Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense in Texas<\/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)\">Heather Barbieri and our team defend people accused of aggravated sexual assault in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas. We will review the evidence with you 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\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\">About Barbieri Law Firm<\/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=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><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\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><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\">Initial consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">DFW<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas<\/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 November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Lawyer Texas<\/h2>\n<p>When you search for an aggravated sexual assault defense lawyer Texas, the first step is understanding the charge. Aggravated sexual assault is a sexual assault plus at least one aggravating circumstance listed in Texas law, and it is a first-degree felony. Barbieri Law Firm, based in Frisco, serves clients in Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and across Texas. This page explains the offense, the punishment range, and how a defense works.<\/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 you&#x27;ve been arrested or told you&#x27;re under investigation for aggravated sexual assault, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the next step alone. Let us talk through your options. 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-on-desk-next-to-stack-of-investigative-documents-and-ne-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Hand on desk next to stack of investigative documents and newspaper clippings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Aggravated Sexual Assault Means Under Texas Law<\/h2>\n<p>Aggravated sexual assault is a sexual assault combined with one of the aggravating circumstances listed in the statute.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The sexual act.<\/strong> The statute covers penetration or contact without consent, and, when the other person is a child, the specified sexual conduct regardless of consent or of whether the person knows the child&#8217;s age. Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a> defines sexual assault, including conduct committed without the other person&#8217;s consent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The aggravating circumstance.<\/strong> Examples include causing serious bodily injury, using or exhibiting a deadly weapon, and placing the victim in fear of death or serious bodily injury. Under Texas <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.011<\/a>, a child is a person younger than 17 years of age; other aggravating circumstances, such as a victim younger than 14 or acting with another person, are set out in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.011\">\u00a7 22.021<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key terms.<\/strong> Serious bodily injury is bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death, among other harms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual assault versus aggravated.<\/strong> Ordinary sexual assault is usually a second-degree felony. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony, which carries a much higher range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is for family members of someone who was arrested or is under investigation and wants to understand what comes next for their loved one. If the allegation involves online contact, see our <a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/\">online sex crimes defense<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2>Penalties, Enhancements, and Registration<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, an offense of aggravated sexual assault is a felony of the first degree. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.32\">Penal Code \u00a7 12.32<\/a> sets that range.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum term.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">\u00a7 22.021(f)<\/a>, the minimum rises to 25 years only in specific cases. Those include a victim younger than 10, or a victim younger than 14 when the offense is committed in a manner described in <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">\u00a7 22.021(a)(2)<\/a>(A). It is not a standard sentence for every case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandatory life.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a>, life imprisonment can apply when specified prior final felony convictions are shown at trial. Subsection (c)(3) of <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a> provides that a defendant shall be punished for a capital felony if it is shown on the trial of an offense under Section 22.021 otherwise punishable under Subsection (f) of that section that the defendant has previously been finally convicted of the offenses listed in that subdivision. The listed offenses include one under Section 20.04(a)(4), Penal Code, if the defendant committed the offense with the intent to violate or abuse the victim sexually. Section 12.42(c)(4) requires life in prison without parole when a defendant on trial for an offense under \u00a7 20A.03 or a sexually violent offense committed on or after the defendant&#8217;s 18th birthday has previously been finally convicted of one of the offenses that subdivision lists. Read both subsections in full, because this summary does not list every condition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration.<\/strong> A conviction for aggravated sexual assault is a reportable conviction under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Code of Criminal Procedure art. 62.001<\/a>. For a person 17 or older, it is also a sexually violent offense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Our Defense Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Our defense starts with the charging papers and the evidence, and it covers every stage from bond to trial. Each case turns on its own facts, so we don&#8217;t use a template.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Charging papers and conditions.<\/strong> We review the charge, the complaint, and any bond conditions or protective order to see exactly what the State alleges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence.<\/strong> We review medical and SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) reports, DNA results and chain of custody, texts, call logs, video, and location data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We build a timeline, interview witnesses, and look for gaps or inconsistencies in the State&#8217;s account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond and protective orders.<\/strong> A violation of a bond condition can be its own offense when the bond is set in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking case and relates to the safety of a victim or the community. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>, it can be a third-degree felony when it involves an assault or stalking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or trial.<\/strong> We explain each option and its consequences before any decision is made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can promise a particular result. We review the evidence, explain your options, and build the defense around the facts of your case.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free initial consultation and moves through document review, bond work, investigation, and a decision on how to proceed. Each step is explained in plain language before we take it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free initial consultation.<\/strong> You share what you know about what happened, and we explain the charge your loved one faces. The consultation carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We review the charging papers and put in writing the exposure and any deadlines that apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond and release.<\/strong> We address conditions of release and any protective order early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and evidence.<\/strong> We request the State&#8217;s evidence, including forensic testing, and gather our own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court steps.<\/strong> We handle the court steps that apply to your case, such as arraignment and pretrial motions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision on resolution.<\/strong> We review the evidence with you and decide together whether to negotiate or prepare for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing depends on the county, the court calendar, and how complex the evidence is. No fixed timeline fits every case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm for This Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Heather leads Barbieri Law Firm, an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm serves Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Texas.<\/li>\n<li>Its work centers on sex crimes and assaultive offenses, including aggravated sexual assault, child sex crimes, online sex crimes, aggravated assault, and family violence.<\/li>\n<li>Our team includes support staff who help with office work.<\/li>\n<li>We explain what the evidence shows and where the State&#8217;s case may be weak, so you hear the hard parts too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Jean Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/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>Common Questions Before Hiring a Defense Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Most people want to know how serious the charge is and what comes next.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is aggravated sexual assault always a first-degree felony in Texas?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a> makes the offense a first-degree felony.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the punishment range?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.32\">\u00a7 12.32<\/a>, a first degree felony is punishable by imprisonment for life or for a term of 5 to 99 years, and a fine of up to $10,000 may be added. The range can differ where another provision applies, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">\u00a7 22.021(f)<\/a>, which sets a 25-year minimum in the listed cases, or <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">\u00a7 12.42<\/a>, which can raise punishment further.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a conviction require sex offender registration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A conviction is a reportable conviction only if it is for one of the offenses the registration chapter lists.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should my loved one talk to police before hiring a lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people speak with a lawyer first. This is practical advice from our firm, not a rule of Texas law.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should my loved one tell the lawyer everything, even facts that seem harmful?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A lawyer can only defend the facts they know about.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the free consultation commit me to hire you?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The free initial consultation carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you get the charge dropped?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No lawyer can promise a particular result. We review the evidence and explain your options.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How are fees handled?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss fees at your free initial 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\/handcuffed-person-in-orange-jumpsuit-seated-at-interrogation-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Handcuffed person in orange jumpsuit seated at interrogation table.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Us About Your Loved One&#8217;s Aggravated Sexual Assault Charge<\/h2>\n<p>If your loved one faces an aggravated sexual assault charge in Collin County, Dallas, or elsewhere in Texas, call (972) 424-1902 to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also send your case details through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> before you call.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Jean 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. 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