{"id":644,"date":"2026-10-15T02:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T02:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/beaumont-sex-crime-lawyer\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T23:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:53:15","slug":"beaumont-sex-crime-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/beaumont-sex-crime-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Beaumont Sex Crime Lawyer | Frisco-Based Texas Defense"},"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-642\" alt=\"Police cybercrime unit workspace with server racks, evidence logs, and case files for internet-based offenses.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/police-cybercrime-unit-workspace-with-server-racks-evidence-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)\">Beaumont &amp; Southeast Texas | Frisco-Based 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)\">Beaumont Sex Crime Lawyer for Serious, Life-Changing Accusations<\/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 is an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. We focus on sex offenses and assaultive offenses, and we represent clients across Texas. Schedule a free, no-obligation first consultation to talk about your situation.<\/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 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>What a Beaumont Sex Crime Lawyer Does for You<\/h2>\n<p>A Beaumont sex crime lawyer defends a person accused of a sex offense in Texas, from the first investigation through trial or resolution. Barbieri Law Firm is based in Frisco, Texas, and represents clients across Texas. People in Beaumont and Southeast Texas can reach out. Whether the firm takes a case outside Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth depends on the facts, and that is confirmed at the consultation.<\/p>\n<p>This service is for people who have been arrested, charged, or told they are under investigation. It also serves family members who need to understand the process. Professionals face added risk. Teachers, medical workers, coaches, and employees can lose jobs, licenses, and reputation long before a case ends.<\/p>\n<p>Many Texas sex crime charges are felonies with long prison ranges. A clear plan helps you weigh your options. You don&#8217;t have to act today. The first step is a conversation.<\/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 were just arrested or learned of a sex crime or assault investigation in Beaumont or elsewhere in Texas, our team invites you to talk through your options at a free 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\/close-up-of-fingerprinting-during-a-criminal-investigation-w-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of fingerprinting during a criminal investigation, with a handcuffed individual.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Sex Crime and Assault Charges the Firm Defends<\/h2>\n<p>The firm defends sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, child sex crimes, online sex crimes, aggravated assault, family violence, and theft for students and non-citizens. The grade of each charge sets the possible punishment, so learn the grade early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aggravated sexual assault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a>, this is a first-degree felony. For aggravated sexual assault under \u00a7 22.021, the minimum term of imprisonment is increased to 25 years when the victim is younger than 6, or when the victim is younger than 14 and an aggravating circumstance listed in \u00a7 22.021(f) applies.<\/li>\n<li>General indecent exposure under Penal Code \u00a7 21.08 is a Class B misdemeanor, while exposure-based indecency with a child under Penal Code \u00a7 21.11(a)(2) is a felony of the third degree.<\/li>\n<li>Online solicitation of a minor under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a> is a third-degree felony in its base form, and it is a second-degree felony when the minor is actually younger than 14 or when the actor believes the minor is younger than 14. Soliciting a minor to meet is a second-degree felony.<\/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 under Penal Code \u00a7 22.02 is a first-degree felony when specific factors apply, including an assault against a person the actor knows is a public servant lawfully discharging an official duty (or in retaliation for that duty), an assault against a person the actor knows is a security officer performing security duties, retaliation against a witness, informant or person who reported a crime, or family violence in which the actor uses a deadly weapon and causes serious bodily injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theft.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.31.htm#31.03\">Penal Code \u00a7 31.03<\/a>, theft means unlawfully appropriating property with intent to deprive the owner of it. The property&#8217;s value affects the grade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior convictions can raise punishment. Under Penal Code \u00a7 12.42(c)(2), a mandatory life sentence can apply to certain repeat sex offenses when the current offense is a listed one, such as \u00a7\u00a7 22.021, 22.011, 21.11, 20.04(a)(4), or 30.02 with sexual intent, and the defendant has a required prior conviction for a listed offense. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a>, a defendant who qualifies under subsection (c)(2) shall be punished by life imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. For subsection (c)(2), a deferred adjudication can count. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.46\">Penal Code \u00a7 12.46<\/a>, a prior conviction can be used again later.<\/p>\n<p>Registration can follow even a deferred case. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.001\">Code of Criminal Procedure art. 62.001<\/a>, a deferred adjudication for listed sex offenses can be a reportable conviction.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Defense Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves from a first review of the charge to evidence work, early court steps, and then trial preparation or a resolution. Each stage has options, and the lawyer explains them before you decide.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial review.<\/strong> You share the charging papers, bond paperwork, and any notices. We review the charge and the next court dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review.<\/strong> We review police reports, recordings, messages, and forensic or digital evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early court steps.<\/strong> Bond conditions, arraignment, and requests for the prosecution&#8217;s evidence (discovery) come first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and negotiation.<\/strong> Where the facts support it, we investigate and talk with the prosecutor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trial preparation or resolution.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.42A.htm#42A.101\">Code of Criminal Procedure art. 42A.101<\/a>, deferred adjudication community supervision requires a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, and art. 42A.102(b) bars it for several sex offenses, including certain \u00a7 22.021 cases and \u00a7 21.02 offenses, and for defendants with a prior listed sex-offense conviction or deferred adjudication. That option still carries registration and record consequences, so review it early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary by county, court, and case complexity. No specific timeline is promised. A common mistake is waiting. Early steps such as bond conditions can shape the case, so delay can narrow your options.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect at Your Free Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation to continue. It is a working meeting. You leave with a clearer picture of the charge and your choices.<\/p>\n<p>Bring these items if you have them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charging papers, bond paperwork, and any court notices<\/li>\n<li>Letters or notices from police, prosecutors, or the court<\/li>\n<li>A written timeline of events, with dates<\/li>\n<li>Names of people involved, and any messages or records you have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Full, accurate facts matter. A lawyer can&#8217;t judge your options well without them, including the hard parts. Tell your lawyer the whole story, even the parts that feel embarrassing.<\/p>\n<p>At the meeting, the lawyer explains the possible charge range, enhancements, the next court dates, and your options. No lawyer can predict how a case will end from a first meeting.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Choose Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. Its work centers on sex crimes and assaultive offenses. The founding attorney is Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes assistants and office staff who support the firm&#8217;s day-to-day work. In sex crime and assault cases, we review the evidence with you. That includes recordings, messages, and forensic reports. Then we explain your options in plain terms. Each case turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions People Ask Before Hiring a Beaumont Sex Crime Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can I talk to a lawyer before I am formally charged?<\/strong>\nYes. You can reach out if you are under investigation or have been told charges may be filed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should I talk to police before I speak with a lawyer?<\/strong>\nTalk with a lawyer before you answer questions about a serious charge. A lawyer can review what is being asked and why.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I pay before the consultation?<\/strong>\nNo. The initial consultation is free and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Barbieri Law Firm a Beaumont sex crime lawyer?<\/strong>\nThe firm&#8217;s office is in Frisco, Texas. Whether it takes a Beaumont-area case depends on the facts, and that is confirmed at the consultation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a lawyer predict how my case will end?<\/strong>\nNo lawyer can predict an outcome, and this page cannot either. A consultation can show your charge, your options, and your next steps.<\/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\/digital-forensics-lab-with-workstations-network-analysis-sof-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Digital forensics lab with workstations, network analysis software on monitors, and seized-device evidence logs.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Take the Next Step: Call or Send Your Case Details<\/h2>\n<p>If you were just arrested, or you learned of a sex crime or assault investigation in Beaumont or elsewhere in Texas, you may be weighing whether to talk to a lawyer now. Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. We will set up your free initial consultation, review your charge, and walk through your options with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/strong><\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Review the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We examine the allegations, the police report, the interviews, and any digital or physical evidence, and we explain what it means for your options.<\/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 in Plain Language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will hear clear, direct explanations of the process, the charges involved, and the choices in front of you, 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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Defend the Accused<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work is focused on protecting the rights of people charged with sex crimes and assaultive offenses, from the first investigation through trial or resolution.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An All-Women Firm<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barbieri Law Firm is led by Heather Barbieri, and our team of assistants and office staff supports every client matter.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frisco Base, Texas-Wide Reach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are based in Frisco and serve Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth. People in Beaumont and Southeast Texas can reach out, and whether we take a case outside those areas depends on the facts, which we confirm at the consultation.<\/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\">Talk to a Lawyer Before You Give a Statement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If investigators have contacted you or asked to interview you, you can speak with a defense lawyer first. Share every detail with your attorney so your case can be evaluated fully from the start.<\/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\">Offenses We Defend<\/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\">Sex Crimes Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for people accused of sex offenses in Texas, with a careful review of the allegations, evidence, and timeline.<\/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 Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representation for people facing aggravated sexual assault charges, including a detailed review of the facts and every available defense.<\/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 Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for people accused of offenses involving minors, with close attention to the investigation, forensic interviews, and evidence.<\/p><\/div><\/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\"><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 Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for people charged with online sex offenses, including review of digital evidence, devices, and how it was collected.<\/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 Assault Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for people accused of aggravated assault, focused on the facts of the incident, witness accounts, and the evidence.<\/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\">Family Violence Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defense for people charged with family violence offenses, with a clear plan built around the allegations and the evidence.<\/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\" 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