Georgetown Internet Sex Crime Defense Attorneys
Former Prosecutors Defending Your Rights
An internet sex crime accusation can have a huge impact on your life. Texas courts take these offenses seriously, and the mere allegation can have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life. You may face imprisonment, fines, loss of professional licenses, and even lifetime sex offender registration.
Winters & Chidester is here to help those who have been charged with an internet sex crime. Our Georgetown criminal defense attorneys are former prosecutors with over 10 years of legal experience, and we are well-versed in the tactics law enforcement and prosecutors use in these cases. Our team is here to help you build an effective defense against these terrible charges.
When you choose our firm, you can expect honest, straightforward legal advice and compassionate support. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Accused of an internet sex crime? Get the experienced counsel you need by calling our Georgetown defense attorneys at (512) 961-4555.
What Are Internet Sex Crimes?
Several offenses can fall under the general banner of an internet sex crime, including:
- Cyberstalking
- Revenge porn
- Online assault
- Online solicitation
- Child pornography
- Cybersex trafficking
- Sexting with a minor
- Online sexual exploitation of a minor
Some of these offenses are considered “sex crimes” based on their circumstances. For instance, cyberstalking does not necessarily have a sexual component. People can stalk one another online out of anger, revenge, or obsession. Cyberstalking becomes a sex crime only when it contains unwanted advances, lewd references, pornographic images, and so on.
Online Solicitation of a Minor
The elements of this crime include:
- Arranging to meet a minor for sexual purposes
- Having sexually explicit conversations with a minor online
If you are convicted of online solicitation of a minor, you will face severe, life-altering penalties, including:
- Fines up to $10,000
- Prison time up to 20 years
Online solicitation of a minor is a serious crime in Texas, and authorities aggressively prosecute alleged offenders. If you are convicted, you will face a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, as well as a $10,000 fine. You will also be required to register as a sex offender in the state.
Our internet sex crime defense lawyers in Georgetown are here to help protect you from these accusations. We can fight to have the charges dropped or reduced.
Real People. Real Wins.
Review Some of Our Results to See for Yourself What We’ve Worked to Achieve
As Georgetown criminal attorneys, we recognize the importance of what we do. Our goal is to help our clients face brighter futures, all while protecting their constitutional rights to the fullest. We couldn't be more proud of the people we've helped and the lives we've changed.
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Investigation Dropped Solicitation of a Minor
Our client was under investigation for solicitation of a minor. By collaborating with the detective and presenting proof of counseling and other mitigating factors, we were able to get the investigation dropped within 10 days.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence Causing Bodily Injury
Despite the prosecutor's initial reluctance due to our client's prior case, we successfully argued for dismissal on self-defense grounds, supported by the victim's non-prosecution affidavit, leading to a swift resolution with only two court appearances for our client.
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Case dismissed Assault Family Violence
We represented a woman accused of assault family violence after she called the police because she was being assaulted. We got the case dismissed on her behalf.
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Case Rejected Criminal School Disciplinary Case
We represented a juvenile accused of a crime at school. By attending the school removal hearing to protect his rights and working closely with the prosecutor, we secured a rejection of the case, keeping his record clean.
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Case dismissed Property Theft Case