Texas Internet Sex Crimes Lawyers

Your best defense against Internet Sex Crimes charges

Facing accusations of internet sex crimes can be overwhelming. Many people might assume guilt before a trial even begins. If you've been charged with online solicitation, pornography, or related offenses, you still have the right to prove your innocence. You don't have to face this alone. At Barbieri Law Firm, we stand by our clients through every step of the legal process, providing expert guidance, unwavering support, and a strong defense.

When you're facing charges for a sex crime, it becomes one of the most challenging fights of your life. You need a law firm that not only practices criminal defense but specializes in defending against internet sex crime charges. Barbieri Law Firm is based in North Texas and has spent over 25 years defending clients in serious sex offense cases. Our team is dedicated to advocating for your innocence and fighting for a fair and just legal process.

With unmatched expertise and a proven track record, especially in defending complex internet sex crime cases, we give our clients the confidence they need and a clear path toward justice.

We Defend Clients Accused of Internet Sex Crimes

Barbieri Law Firm's team has extensive experience defending clients in a wide range of internet sex crime cases, including:

• Online Solicitation of a Minor
• Possession of Sexually Explicit Materials
• Promotion of Sexually Explicit Materials
• Sextortion and Online Harassment

Whether it's negotiating a quiet dismissal or fiercely defending you in court, we've successfully handled internet sex crime cases across Texas.

Strategic Defense

Here are some common legal defenses against sex crime charges in Texas:

• Lack of Evidence Mistaken Identity
• False Accusations
• Lack of Intent
• Entrapment
• Alibi
• Violation of Rights (Illegal Search and Seizure)
• Involuntary Intoxication or Lack of Capacity
• Miscommunication or Misunderstanding
• Age of the Victim
• No Direct Communication or Action

Each of these defenses depends on the specific facts and circumstances of the case, and legal counsel is crucial for building the most effective defense strategy.

Our Process

Free Confidential Consultation

We start with a one-on-one conversation where we listen, ask key questions, and begin assessing your legal situation.

Case Review & Early Action

Our in-house investigator reviews police reports, statements, and any available evidence, eliminating the delays and added costs of outsourcing. If you’re under investigation, we may be able to intervene early.

Strategic Legal Plan

Every assault case is different. Once we understand the details, we develop a personalized legal strategy focused on dismissal, reduction, or acquittal, depending on what’s possible in your case.

Proactive Defense

We don’t wait for the DA to act. Our lawyers file motions, challenge weak evidence, and negotiate aggressively.

Courtroom Advocacy or Case Resolution

Whether through a favorable plea deal or a full trial, we fight for the best outcome possible. You’ll always know where your case stands, what’s coming next, and what your options are.

Internet Sex Crimes Lawyers: Frequently Asked Questions

How Our Internet Sex Crimes Lawyers Defend You

Texas law defines internet sex crimes as the exploitation, abuse, or solicitation of sexual activity using technology. These offenses can include online solicitation, pornography possession, or distribution.

Convictions carry severe penalties, including prison time and mandatory sex offender registration. For charges like online solicitation (Texas Penal Code 33.021) or possessing sexually explicit materials (Texas Penal Code 43.26), penalties can include long-term prison sentences and lifelong registration as a sex offender.

Because the stakes are so high, you need an experienced legal team that knows how to dismantle the prosecution’s case—and that’s exactly what we do at Barbieri Law Firm.

Whether it’s cross-examining unqualified witnesses or dismantling flawed forensic testing, our goal is clear: get charges dismissed, reduced, or defeated in court.

We know your future is on the line—don’t risk the cost of conviction.

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What to Expect in a Texas Sex Crimes Case

We know being accused of criminal charges can feel scary and confusing. But you don’t have to face it alone. You may be investigated long before you’re arrested. That’s where an expert criminal defense lawyer can come in to help mount a defense before the State decides to file charges. If the State files charges, a criminal case then moves through the court system in a systematic way. Here are the usual stages in a criminal case:

1. Investigation – Police or others gather information
2. Pre-Filing – The case might still be under review
3. Case Filed – Charges are officially made
4. Trial or Plea – Your case goes to court, or a deal is made
5. Case Disposition – A decision is made
6. Closing – Your case is wrapped up

Click the button below to download our Legal Process Roadmap resource.

If You’re Under Investigation

If your case is still under investigation, we may be able to intervene before charges are even filed.

If your case is still in the investigation stage, it’s a crucial time to have a lawyer involved. Your attorney will stay in contact with law enforcement to monitor developments and prepare you for what may come next. If charges are likely, we’ll help you make a plan—so if an arrest is coming, you can handle it calmly and with a clear strategy.

Even before you step into a courtroom, your legal team is already working. Our paralegals regularly check with the court to track whether charges have been filed or if a grand jury hearing is scheduled. We’ll keep you updated on every new development—so nothing catches you off guard.

In-House Investigator for Superior Case Management

A seasoned 36-year law enforcement veteran now leads our investigations team. She will handle everything from gathering evidence to preparing reports and providing testimony, working directly with our legal team to tailor strategies and ensure the best defense possible for our clients.

• With an in-house investigator, we eliminate the delays and added costs of outsourcing, enabling faster action and more precise case strategies that lead to better outcomes for our clients.

How Charges Are Filed in Texas

There are two ways charges typically move forward:

• By Information: Common for misdemeanors and less serious offenses. The DA files the charge directly.
• By Indictment: Used for felonies. A grand jury reviews the case and decides if there’s enough evidence to move forward.

Once charges are filed.

Once charges are filed, you become the defendant and your case is assigned a cause number and a court date.

Here’s a breakdown of key court appearances in most criminal cases:

• Arraignment or Initial Appearance: Your first court date. The judge reads the charges, and you enter a plea—guilty or not guilty. Evidence sharing begins here.
• Status Conferences / Announcement Settings: These check-in hearings track progress. Your lawyer may be negotiating with the DA or still reviewing the evidence.
• Pretrial Hearings: Your attorney may ask the judge to dismiss weak evidence or challenge how it was obtained.

Your Case, Your Decision

After building your defense, your case will reach a decision point:

• Plea Deal: The DA may offer a deal. We’ll explain the pros, the risks, and your options clearly. You stay in control—we’re here to guide, not pressure.
• Trial: If you reject the plea, we’ll prepare for trial before a judge or jury, where your case is fully argued and defended.

Disposition Stage: The Final Step

This is where the case is resolved—either by a plea agreement, a jury verdict, or a judge’s ruling after trial. It’s the most serious part of the process, and where everything we’ve done comes to a head.

Real Results: Sex Crimes Charges

Not Guilty for Online Solicitation of a Minor

Our client, a respected dentist, was charged with online solicitation of a minor after text exchanges with a 13-year-old who appeared significantly older and had a documented history of initiating explicit conversations and encouraging sexual meetups. Despite the serious nature of the accusation, Senior trial attorneys Geeta Singletary and Leah Jackson meticulously dismantled the State’s narrative and exposed critical issues with the alleged victim’s credibility and intent. The result? A hard-fought Not Guilty verdict—restoring our client’s reputation and protecting his career and future.

Strategic Defense in a High-Stakes Child Pornography Case

Our client faced 13 serious charges—5 counts of Possession of Child Pornography and 8 counts of Possession of Lewd Visual Material—with a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration. Collin County does not typically allow probation in child pornography cases, making the stakes even higher.

Senior trial attorney Leah Jackson took a proactive, strategic approach. By negotiating closely with the prosecutor, she arranged an open plea on a single count—essentially a mini-trial before the judge—while successfully getting the remaining 12 counts dismissed. This required careful preparation, understanding of county policies, and persuasive advocacy to achieve a fair resolution. The client received 5 years deferred adjudication on one count and avoiding jail, while all other counts were dismissed.

Did You Know?

Child Pornography is Now Widely Referred to as CSAM

Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) are graphic images depicting the sexual exploitation of children. If you have CSAM without knowing that the person in the images is a minor, you are not considered guilty of possessing child pornography under the law.

Call Barbieri Law Firm—Because the Right Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Change Your Life.

Criminal accusations don’t just threaten your legal record—they threaten your entire life. Don’t wait. When you’re facing criminal charges in any of the counties in North, East, South, or Central Texas, you need a legal team that knows how to win and how to protect you while doing it.

Ready to Fight Back? Call Barbieri Law Firm Today.

Let our seasoned criminal defense lawyers show you what real defense looks like. Call us now or schedule a confidential consultation. We’re the team prosecutors warn each other about. Call 972-424-1902.