{"id":793,"date":"2026-10-16T04:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T04:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-law-firm-collin-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:59:42","slug":"aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-law-firm-collin-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/aggravated-sexual-assault-defense-law-firm-collin-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense Law Firm in Collin County"},"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-80 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-791\" alt=\"Interior of a police evidence room with labeled storage shelves and documentation systems.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/interior-of-a-police-evidence-room-with-labeled-storage-shel-photo-1.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 | Collin County<\/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)\">Defending Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges 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 is an all-women Frisco criminal defense firm. We focus on defending people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses. Your first consultation is free and comes 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\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--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><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\">Based in Frisco, Texas<\/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--check 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<\/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 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony in Texas, and the punishment can include life in prison. Barbieri Law Firm is an aggravated sexual assault defense law firm in Collin County, based in Frisco, Texas. This page explains the charge, its penalties and how a case moves, so you know what you&#8217;re facing.<\/p>\n<h2>What Aggravated Sexual Assault Means Under Texas Law<\/h2>\n<p>Aggravated sexual assault is a sexual assault plus at least one aggravating factor. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.22.htm#22.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021<\/a> defines the offense. The base conduct is sexual assault under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011. Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.011(b), sexual assault occurs without consent in several circumstances, including when the actor uses physical force, violence or coercion to make the other person submit or participate; when the actor threatens force or violence and the other person believes the actor has the present ability to carry out the threat; when the actor knows the other person is unconscious or physically unable to resist; when the actor knows that, because of a mental disease or defect, the other person is at the time incapable of either appraising the nature of the act or resisting it; and when the actor intentionally impairs the other person by administering a substance without that person&#8217;s knowledge. The statute also addresses specified public servants, health care providers and clergy members who engage in the conduct under the circumstances it describes. The statute lists other circumstances as well. For child victims under \u00a7 22.021(a)(1)(B), consent is not an element of the offense.<\/p>\n<p>The aggravating factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>serious bodily injury, or an attempt to cause death, in the same criminal episode<\/li>\n<li>threats or acts that place the victim in fear of death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping or certain human trafficking offenses<\/li>\n<li>use or display of a deadly weapon<\/li>\n<li>acting with another person against the same victim<\/li>\n<li>giving the victim a substance that impairs the ability to resist<\/li>\n<li>a victim younger than 14, or an elderly or disabled victim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree felony with a base range of life, or 5 to 99 years, in prison, subject to the higher minimum for child victims described below. A fine of up to $10,000 is also possible (<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.32\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.32<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>When the victim is younger than 6, or is younger than 14 and an aggravating circumstance listed in \u00a7 22.021(a)(2)(A) applies, \u00a7 22.021(f) sets a 25-year minimum, so the punishment is life imprisonment or imprisonment for 25 to 99 years. Under Tex. Gov&#8217;t Code \u00a7 508.145(a), a person serving a sentence for an offense punishable under \u00a7 22.021(f) is not eligible for release on parole.<\/p>\n<p>Prior convictions can raise the range. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a>, a prior final felony conviction can enhance the punishment range, and a qualifying prior conviction for certain repeat sex offenses requires a mandatory life sentence under \u00a7 12.42(c)(2). Section 12.42(c)(3) provides for life without parole for certain repeat offenses against child victims. Two prior final felonies, with the second committed after the first became final, raise it to life, or 25 to 99 years.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can also bring sex offender registration. For a sexually violent offense, the duty to register ends at death under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.62.htm#62.101\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 62.101(a)(1)<\/a>. The statute has exceptions, so the specifics of each case matter.<\/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;re facing an aggravated sexual assault allegation in Collin County, our team can review the charge and your options with you at a free first 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\/hand-resting-on-a-desk-beside-a-stack-of-documents-and-newsp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a hand resting on a desk beside stacked investigative documents and newspaper clippings.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Defense Is For<\/h2>\n<p>This defense fits adults, families and licensed professionals facing an aggravated sexual assault allegation, arrest or charge in Collin County or elsewhere in Texas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People who learn of an allegation through a police contact, a child protective or school report, or a grand jury notice.<\/li>\n<li>People under investigation who have not been charged yet.<\/li>\n<li>Licensed or employed professionals whose jobs and licenses are at stake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Records matter here. Those records may affect criminal-history checks for employment or licensing.<\/p>\n<p>Parole is another factor.<\/p>\n<p>The firm serves Collin County, including Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper and Celina. It also defends clients across Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Defense Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A defense starts with the charge and the evidence behind it. The firm reviews:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the charging papers and probable cause affidavit, including whether the charged aggravating factor is supported<\/li>\n<li>police reports, forensic interview recordings, medical and SANE records, lab results, texts, social media and video<\/li>\n<li>identity, consent and timeline questions<\/li>\n<li>bond conditions and no-contact or protective order terms<\/li>\n<li>plea discussions, pretrial motions and trial preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bond rules carry real risk. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/CR\/htm\/CR.17.htm#17.292\">Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 17.292<\/a>, a magistrate may issue an order for emergency protection at the first appearance after an arrest for this offense. The required warning says a violation may bring a fine of as much as $4,000, up to one year in jail, or both. If the act is charged as a separate felony, the warning says it carries at least two years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>A bond or order violation tied to a victim&#8217;s or the community&#8217;s safety can also be a separate offense under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>. Depending on the facts, it can be a state jail felony or a third-degree felony.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Collin County Case Moves<\/h2>\n<p>A Collin County aggravated sexual assault case usually moves through five stages. Timing varies from case to case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> Share what you know about the allegation, your arrest status and any deadlines. The first consultation is free, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrest and bond.<\/strong> Bond and protective-order terms start at the first appearance before a magistrate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grand jury.<\/strong> The case may be presented to a grand jury. The firm reviews what the State presents and what can be challenged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence review.<\/strong> Police, forensic and digital records must be gathered and reviewed. No schedule is promised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> The firm explains each option and its risks. You decide with the facts in front of you, whether that means negotiating or preparing for trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Knowing this helps you follow how the case moves.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas, led by Heather Jean Barbieri.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm defends people accused of aggravated sexual assault, sex crimes, child sex crimes, online sex crimes, aggravated assault, family violence, and theft for students and non-citizens.<\/li>\n<li>Our team reviews the evidence, including video, forensic results and digital records, and explains the options and risks.<\/li>\n<li>Heather Barbieri is the lawyer named on this site. Office staff support the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No case results are described on this page, and no result can be promised.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Aggravated Sexual Assault Defense<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions about this charge come down to the offense date, the victim&#8217;s age and the prior record.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What determines the outcome of a sexual assault case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each case turns on its own evidence, charges and history. No lawyer can promise an outcome.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is aggravated sexual assault a felony?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 22.021, it is 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\">The base range is confinement for life or for 5 to 99 years, and a fine of up to $10,000 may also be assessed. Certain child-victim cases under \u00a7 22.021(f) carry a 25-year minimum, and repeat-offender enhancements under \u00a7 12.42 can raise the range, including a mandatory life sentence for qualifying repeat sex offenses.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I talk to police before calling a lawyer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to a lawyer before you answer police questions about the allegation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a lawyer cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first consultation is free, with no obligation to continue. Fees are discussed at that meeting.<\/p><\/details>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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\/judge-in-black-robes-seated-at-a-desk-in-a-courtroom-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Judge in black robes seated at a desk in a courtroom.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Us About Your Case<\/h2>\n<p>If you face an aggravated sexual assault allegation, an arrest or a pending Collin County case, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the charge alone. Barbieri Law Firm is an aggravated sexual assault defense law firm serving Collin County, and our team is ready to talk. Send your case details through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> or call (972) 424-1902.<\/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\">Why Clients Work With Our Firm<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An All-Women Firm<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team is made up of women who handle serious criminal charges with care, clear communication and steady preparation.<\/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\">Criminal Defense Focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on defending people accused of aggravated sexual assault, sex crimes and other assaultive offenses across Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.<\/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\">Founding Attorney Credentials<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/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\">Plain-Language Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the charge, the evidence and your options in terms you can follow, so you can make informed decisions at every stage.<\/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\">Speak with a lawyer before any statement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact a lawyer before you give a statement to investigators. Tell your attorney everything, including facts you think may hurt your case, so the defense is built on the full picture.<\/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\">What to Expect When You Reach Out<\/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\">1. Tell Us About the Case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call (972) 424-1902 or send your case details. Your first consultation is free and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">2. We Review the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the evidence in your case, including the police report, statements and any recordings, and explain what it means for you.<\/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\">3. 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We Build Your Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you choose to move forward, we prepare your defense and keep you informed at each stage of the case.<\/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 about your case<\/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\/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><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/ai-generated-sexual-images-charge-defense-lawyer-texas\/\">AI-Generated or Edited Sexual Images Charge Defense Lawyer, Texas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/are-online-sex-crime-charges-public-record-texas\/\">Are Online Sex Crime Charges Public Record in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/are-sex-offenders-allowed-on-social-media-in-texas\/\">Are sex offenders allowed on social media in Texas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charged with aggravated sexual assault in Collin County? 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