DWI Dallas & Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sex crime allegations are among the most serious charges a person can face in Texas—especially when they stem from an online sting operation. These cases often move fast, involve digital evidence, and can carry lifelong consequences. If you were arrested in Tarrant County following an online interaction that led to sex crime charges, understanding your rights and legal options is critical.

Online Sting Operations and Sex Crime Charges

Many modern sex crime cases originate online. In some situations, a person believes they are communicating with someone who is legally an adult, only to later learn the individual is allegedly underage or part of a coordinated sting operation. These operations may involve private groups, law enforcement, or a combination of both.

Once police step in, arrests are often immediate. Law enforcement commonly seizes cell phones, computers, or other electronic devices, claiming they contain evidence related to the investigation. What happens next can significantly affect the outcome of your case.

Cell Phones and Digital Evidence in Sex Crime Cases

When police confiscate a phone, they may attempt to search text messages, social media accounts, photos, location data, and app activity. However, officers must follow strict constitutional and legal procedures when accessing digital information.

Key legal issues in these cases often include:

• Whether police obtained a valid search warrant
• How and when the device was searched
• Whether messages or data were taken out of context
• Whether law enforcement violated Fourth Amendment rights

Digital evidence is highly technical, and errors in how it is collected or analyzed can weaken the prosecution’s case.

Penalties for Sex Crime Convictions in Texas

A conviction for a sex crime in Texas can result in devastating, long-term consequences, including:

• State prison or jail time
• Mandatory sex offender registration
• Loss of employment and professional opportunities
• Permanent damage to reputation and personal relationships

Even before a case reaches trial, the impact of an arrest alone can be life-changing. That is why having experienced legal representation as early as possible is essential.

How DWI Dallas Can Defend You

Although known for aggressive DWI defense, DWIDallas also represents individuals facing serious criminal charges, including sex crimes in Tarrant County and across North Texas. Our defense approach focuses on challenging the prosecution at every stage.

We may examine:

• The legality of the arrest and investigation
• Whether the sting operation crossed into entrapment
• How digital evidence was obtained and handled
• Potential violations of constitutional rights

Every detail matters in sex crime cases, and a strategic defense can make a critical difference.

Talk to a Tarrant County Sex Crime Defense Attorney Today

If you are under investigation or have already been arrested in a sex crime sting operation, do not speak with police or attempt to explain your situation without legal counsel. Statements made early in a case can be used against you later.

Contact DWIDallas today for a confidential case evaluation. We are committed to protecting your rights and fighting for your future.