{"id":883,"date":"2026-10-17T00:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T00:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-online-sex-crime-charge-texas\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T07:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:38:48","slug":"bond-conditions-online-sex-crime-charge-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/online-sex-crimes-defense-lawyer\/bond-conditions-online-sex-crime-charge-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Bond Conditions for Online Sex Crime Charges in 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-882\" alt=\"Computer workstations in a digital forensics lab display network analysis software beside chain-of-custody paperwork for seized devices.\" src=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/barbierilawfirm.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/computer-workstations-in-a-digital-forensics-lab-display-net-photo-3.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)\">Online Sex Crimes Defense | Collin County and Dallas-Fort Worth<\/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)\">Facing Bond Conditions for an Online Sex Crime Charge 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, founder of Barbieri Law Firm in Frisco, Texas, reviews your written conditions and explains what they require of you.<\/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\">Where We Practice<\/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--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, with no obligation to continue<\/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\">Collin County<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Frisco, Plano, McKinney and surrounding cities<\/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\">Dallas-Fort Worth<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">And cases across 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 October 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Bond conditions are the rules a judge attaches to release while a criminal case is pending. In an online sex crime charge, those rules often limit internet use, devices and contact with other people. This page explains the common limits, what a violation can trigger, and how a defense lawyer reviews bond conditions in a Texas case. It is general information, not advice on any one order.<\/p>\n<h2>What Bond Conditions Are and How They Differ From Bail<\/h2>\n<p>Bond conditions are the terms that come with your release. They stay in place until the court changes them or the case ends.<\/p>\n<p>Bail is the amount set so a person can be released while the case moves forward. A bond is the written promise to appear in court. Conditions are the extra rules the judge writes into that same paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>The court sets conditions, not your defense lawyer. A lawyer can review them and ask the court to change them, but the judge decides.<\/p>\n<p>This section is for the accused and for family members who are trying to understand a release order they did not see coming. Read the whole order before you leave jail.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the bond paperwork, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbierilawfirm.com\/contact\/\">send us your case details<\/a>. We will review each condition with you, line by line.<\/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\/investigation-scene-with-evidence-photos-discussed-officers-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Police officers review evidence photos and suspect details during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Internet, Device and Contact Limits Courts Commonly Impose<\/h2>\n<p>Online sex crime bond orders often limit internet use, devices and contact with others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internet and app limits:<\/strong> a ban on internet access, certain apps, social media, dating apps or messaging services. Some orders bar all use. Others bar only specific activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Device limits:<\/strong> a rule against having certain phones, computers or storage devices. Some orders also allow monitoring or searches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact limits:<\/strong> no contact with a named complainant or alleged victim, or with minors. Some orders also reach contact through a third person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location limits:<\/strong> staying away from a home, workplace, school or child care facility that the order names.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Texas treats some of these limits as crimes. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a> covers bond conditions in family violence, sexual assault or abuse, indecent assault, stalking and trafficking cases. Whether it applies to a given charge turns on the case type.<\/p>\n<p>The same section lists conduct that can violate an order. That includes communicating with a protected person in any manner when the order bars all contact, except through the defendant&#8217;s attorney or a court-appointed person. It also includes possessing a firearm and tampering with a GPS monitoring system.<\/p>\n<h2>How Conditions Are Set at the Bail Hearing in Texas<\/h2>\n<p>A defense lawyer can share information about your ties to the community, such as work, family and where you live.<\/p>\n<p>A request to change a condition goes to the court. The judge decides whether to change it.<\/p>\n<p>The most common mistake is assuming a term has lapsed. A friendly message from the complainant, or an invitation from a family member, does not cancel the order. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a> states that reconciliatory actions or agreements made by the affected people do not affect the order&#8217;s validity.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov\/crime-victims\/victims-violent-crime\/crime-victims-rights\">Texas Attorney General victims&#8217; rights<\/a> page describes them.<\/p>\n<h2>What Counts as a Violation and What Can Follow<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, the violation is a crime of its own.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>, a violation can be a state jail felony. Under Penal Code \u00a7 25.07(g)(1), the offense becomes a state jail felony when the defendant violates a protective order issued under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 7B, Subchapter A, and that protective order was issued after the defendant&#8217;s conviction of, or placement on deferred adjudication community supervision for, an offense against the same victim. Under \u00a7 25.07, violating a protective order or bond condition is ordinarily a Class A misdemeanor. It becomes a third-degree felony if the defendant has two or more prior convictions under \u00a7 25.07, two or more under \u00a7 25.072, or one under each, or if the violation consisted of committing an assault or stalking.<\/p>\n<p>Some conduct also breaks other statutes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.33.htm#33.021\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021<\/a>, a minor includes a person younger than 17, or one the actor believes is younger than 17. Under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 33.021(b), a person who is 17 years of age or older commits a third-degree felony when, with intent to commit an offense listed in CCP art. 62.001(5)(A), (B) or (K), the person communicates with a minor online in a sexually explicit manner. It is a second-degree felony when the minor is younger than 14, or when the actor believes the minor is younger than 14.<\/p>\n<p>Reports of suspected online exploitation can come from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missingkids.org\/gethelpnow\/cybertipline\">NCMEC CyberTipline<\/a>, which refers tips to law enforcement for possible investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Prior convictions raise the stakes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.46\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.46<\/a>, using a conviction for enhancement does not stop it from being used again later. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.42\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.42<\/a> sets out enhanced punishment for repeat sex offenses: under \u00a7 12.42(c)(2), a defendant convicted of a listed sexual offense who has a previous conviction for a listed sex offense must be sentenced to life in prison, and under \u00a7 12.42(g) a prior deferred adjudication for a listed sex offense counts as a previous conviction for this purpose.<\/p>\n<h2>Is Jail Time Mandatory for a Felony in Texas, and What Does Bail Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>The answer turns on the specific offense, the punishment range the Penal Code sets for it, and any enhancement. Texas sets those ranges by felony degree:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First-degree felony:<\/strong> life, or not less than 5 nor more than 99 years, plus a fine up to $10,000. See <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.32\">\u00a7 12.32<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second-degree felony:<\/strong> imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years. In addition to imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.33\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.33<\/a> See <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.33\">\u00a7 12.33<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-degree felony:<\/strong> imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years. In addition to imprisonment, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.34\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.34<\/a> See <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.34\">\u00a7 12.34<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State jail felony:<\/strong> confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than two years or less than 180 days. In addition to confinement, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed. Under subsection (c), a state jail felony is punished as a third-degree felony in the circumstances listed there, including when a deadly weapon as defined by Section 1.07 was used or exhibited during the offense or immediate flight. <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.35\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 12.35<\/a> See <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm#12.35\">\u00a7 12.35<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enhancements can raise the range, so the exact charge matters. Ask for the range that applies to each count.<\/p>\n<p>Bail cost is a separate question. A bail bond company charges its own fee for posting the bond, and its written agreement sets the amount. Ask for the full cost in writing, including any non-refundable amount and any collateral.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Defense Lawyer Works on Bond Conditions: Steps and Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>A defense lawyer starts by turning each bond term into plain daily rules.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review the order.<\/strong> Go through every condition, including the internet, device and contact terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain each restriction.<\/strong> Cover what it means for accounts, devices, phone use, contact through others and location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the charges and evidence.<\/strong> Explain whether asking to change a condition is available and wise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare for the hearing.<\/strong> Gather information the court may consider, such as work, family and residence records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan compliance.<\/strong> Share every message and contact with your lawyer, so any issue can be addressed early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hearing dates follow the court&#8217;s calendar, so timing varies from case to case.<\/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>Why Clients Work With Barbieri Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Barbieri Law Firm is an all-women criminal defense firm in Frisco, Texas, serving Collin County, Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. The firm defends professionals accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses, including online sex crimes, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault and family violence.<\/p>\n<p>Heather Jean Barbieri, Board Certified, Criminal Law &#8212; Texas Board of Legal Specialization.<\/p>\n<p>Our team of support staff and assistants helps clients with paperwork, scheduling and records.<\/p>\n<p>No lawyer can ensure an outcome in a bond or criminal case. What a lawyer can do is review the order, explain your options and represent you at hearings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attorney responsible for this site: Heather Jean Barbieri, Barbieri Law Firm, Frisco, Texas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about bond conditions in an online sex crime case.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is violation of bond conditions?<\/summary><p>Conditions of release can differ from one case to another, so the written terms in a specific case are worth reviewing with a lawyer. In some Texas cases, it is also a crime under <a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.25.htm#25.07\">Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is jail time mandatory for a felony in Texas?<\/summary><p>The answer turns on the specific offense, its punishment range and any enhancement. The Penal Code sets those ranges by felony degree.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are the conditions to be released on bail?<\/summary><p>A judge can set limits on internet use, devices, contact and location. The exact terms appear on your bond order.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does a $75,000 bail bond cost?<\/summary><p>A bail bond company sets its own fee on a $75,000 bond, and its written agreement controls the amount. Ask for the full cost, including any non-refundable amount and collateral, before you sign.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a no-contact or device condition be changed?<\/summary><p>A request to change a condition goes to the court, and the judge decides whether to change it. Until the judge rules, the current order controls.<\/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-officers-review-case-evidence-and-take-notes-during-an-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Police officers reviewing evidence and taking notes during an investigation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With a Lawyer About Your Bond Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>If a bond order with internet, device or contact limits has you worried about this week, call (972) 424-1902 to talk through it. You can also request a free initial consultation, which carries no obligation to continue.<\/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 Our Firm Approaches Bond Condition Cases<\/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 Read Your Written Conditions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your bond paperwork sets out the specific terms you must follow. We review every line with you so nothing is misunderstood.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Explain Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review the charge, the conditions and your circumstances, then explain what your choices are and what each one may involve.<\/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><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice centers on defending people accused of sex crimes and assaultive offenses, including online sex crimes.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Keep You Informed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step of the process in plain language, so you know what is happening and what is expected of you.<\/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\">Important: Follow Your Bond Conditions Exactly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Violating a bond condition can lead to new charges and changes to your release. In some Texas cases, violating bond conditions is also a crime under Texas Penal Code \u00a7 25.07. Before you change your routine, contact your lawyer about what your conditions require.<\/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\">Common Areas Bond Conditions Can Address<\/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\">Contact Restrictions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions may limit contact with specific people, including alleged victims, witnesses or children, in person, by phone or online.<\/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\">Device and Internet Limits<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact terms depend on your case and your written order.<\/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\">Location and Travel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions may limit where you can live, work or go, and may require notice before you leave the area.<\/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\">Reporting and Court Dates<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions may require check-ins, monitoring, or attendance at every court setting. Missing a requirement can have serious consequences.<\/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 Bond Conditions. Your Free Initial Consultation Carries No Obligation to Continue.<\/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\">Call (972) 424-1902 or Send Us Your Case Details<\/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\/\">Call (972) 424-1902 or Send Us Your Case Details<\/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 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