Dallas Internet Sex Crimes Attorneys

Prosecutors in Dallas will take an aggressive stance against anyone they believe to be guilty of committing an internet sex crime. Bearing that in mind, you must take every precaution you can to defend your rights and protect your future throughout the coming legal process. First, you must retain a defense attorney who can help you fight for your future.

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, our Dallas internet sex crime attorneys understand just how much will be at stake for you in this case. With that in mind, our legal team in Dallas can develop a comprehensive legal defense to help you defend yourself against the charges brought against you.

Have you been accused of an internet sex crime? If so, contact the experienced Dallas internet sex crime lawyers at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter immediately to schedule your free, confidential consultation. It will cost you nothing to start getting your life back on track. Call us today at (214) 845-7007 or contact us online.

Do I Need an Internet Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer?

When you’re dealing with an accusation as serious as an internet sex crime, it’s vital to have a top-quality internet sex crime lawyer on your side. An attorney can help protect your legal rights, fight for your future prospects, and help ensure the best possible outcome for your case.

A conviction for any internet sex crime comes with severe consequences that can disrupt your life and the lives of your loved ones forever. People accused of these crimes sometimes give up their right to consult a skilled attorney and rush to make a quick plea agreement with the prosecution to get this over with as quickly as possible.

When doing this, they’re usually only thinking about the immediate impacts of conviction, such as steep fines and incarceration. Still, they often overlook the long-term consequences of a conviction for these crimes. An internet sex crime conviction can ruin your reputation, disrupt or derail your career and future job opportunities, and devastate your friendships, romantic prospects, and family relationships.

Depending on the details of the case, you might also have to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. This status can permanently impact your job, relationships, freedom of movement, and how you can interact with your children. Registered sexual offenders often aren’t allowed to live near schools or churches, and they might even be prohibited from picking their own kids up from daycare or attending their afterschool activities.

Without an experienced internet sex crime lawyer on your side, it can be impossible to defend yourself against this accusation, even if you did nothing wrong.

Why Is Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter the Best Firm to Handle My Dallas Internet Sex Crimes Case?

Dallas Internet Sex Crimes Attorneys It can feel overwhelming if you’ve been accused of an internet sex crime because of the stigma surrounding these types of crimes. You might think that it’s pointless even to try to fight the charge, but your case is not hopeless. At Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we are here to stand up for your legal rights and help you fight for due process under the law.

Our experienced attorneys believe that you are innocent until proven guilty, and they will do all they can to defend you while providing you with the respect and dignity you deserve. Anyone can mistakenly end up with incriminating material on their computer or network because our activities on the internet are so vulnerable to hackers. Additionally, since any online interaction comes with a sense of anonymity, it can be easy to accidentally find yourself engaging with a minor online, even when you think you’re doing everything possible to follow the law.

At Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we have the legal skills and resources to help you fight internet sex crime accusations. We work with a network of computer forensic experts and other specialists who can help determine what actually happened in your case and testify in your defense. As demonstrated by our glowing reviews from past clients and results from past cases, our trusted attorneys have what it takes to tackle even the toughest cases and successfully defend clients against internet sex crime accusations.

If you’ve been accused of an internet sex crime, don’t wait a moment longer to stand up for your legal rights. Contact Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter today to set up a free and confidential consultation. Call us at (214) 845-7007 or contact us online to learn more about your legal options and how our experienced legal team can help you.

Types of Internet Sex Crimes Cases Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter Handles

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, most internet sex crimes involve the possession or distribution of child pornography. Because of the frequency of these crimes, law enforcement offices have set up sting operations to catch criminals. Still, in the midst of these sting operations, they sometimes mistakenly make false accusations.

If you have been accused of online child pornography possession or distribution, Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter is here to help defend your rights. Some other types of internet sex crime cases we handle include:

Online solicitation of a minor
Disclosure of provocative materials without consent
“Sexting” with a minor, including sending or requesting graphic photos or videos
Online revenge porn, sexual blackmail, or “sextortion”
Sex trafficking over the internet

Potential Consequences of Internet Sex Crimes Allegations

The possible consequences of a conviction on these charges are life-changing. That being said, our legal team can help you challenge the charges that have been brought against you and avoid the serious potential consequences of a conviction, including the following:

Prison sentencing
Lifetime registration as a sex offender
Lengthy parole terms

Though these charges are exceedingly serious, you will still have the opportunity to work with a Dallas defense attorney to defend your rights and protect your future in court.

Internet Sex Crimes in Texas

There are numerous federal and state laws pertaining to internet sex crimes. However, because the internet is relatively new, these laws and their associated penalties are constantly changing to try to properly address online offenses. It can be confusing and incredibly difficult to keep up with the latest legislation without the help of an experienced internet sex crime attorney.

Some of the most recent laws in Texas related to internet sex crimes include:

Texas Penal Code Sec. 21.16: Unlawful Disclosure or Promotion of Intimate Visual Material. This subsection outlaws the disclosure or promotion of visual material that:
- Intentionally reveals without consent of the other person depictions of the person engaged in sexual conduct, simulating a sexual act, or exposing their intimate parts, where intimate parts include genitals, female nipple, buttocks, anus, or pubic area
- Reveals the identity of the person depicted
- Would harm the person depicted
- The depicted person had reason to believe would be kept private
Texas Penal Code Sec. 21.19: Unlawful Electronic Transmission of Sexually Explicit Visual Material. Under this subsection, any transmission of sexually explicit material, including through text, dating apps, or email, might be illegal if it is unwanted, even if the persons depicted and those receiving the materials are adults.
Texas Penal Code Sec. 33.021: Online Solicitation of a Minor. This subsection outlaws any intentional communication in a sexually explicit manner with anyone who is younger than 17 years old or that the person thinks is a minor.
New Texas Legislation Regarding the Online Promotion of Prostitution: Texas codified some new laws in 2019 intended to help combat sex trafficking, which makes it illegal to own, operate, or manage a computer service that promotes prostitution.
Texas Penal Code Sec. 43.24: Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Material to a Minor. This subsection forbids sharing harmful material with a minor, such as nude pictures or materials that depict someone engaged in a sexual act. Forbidden transmissions include online activities like email, social media, and online chat rooms.
Texas Penal Code Sec. 43.26: Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. Under this subsection, the online or offline possession or promotion of any materials, including photographs or videos, which depict a child younger than 18 engaging in sexual conduct is illegal.
Texas Penal Code Sec. 43.261: Electronic Transmissions of Certain Visual Material Depicting a Minor. Under this subsection, it’s a crime for a minor to possess or use electronic means, such as social media, email, and text messages, to promote visual materials that depict a minor (including the actor) engaged in sexual conduct. This is a Class B misdemeanor if the material was intentionally used to harass, abuse, embarrass, annoy, alarm, or offend someone.
Statute of Limitations: Multiple different timelines apply under Texas law. In most cases, the prosecution usually only has two years to initiate criminal proceedings after a misdemeanor offense or three years after a basic felony. However, there is no statute of limitations for certain sexual assault offenses, including certain sexual offenses involving minors.

Consult with an Internet Sex Crimes Attorney in Dallas

If you have been accused of committing a sex crime over or through the internet, you need to consult with a Dallas internet sex crime attorney at The Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter immediately. To speak with a defense attorney in Dallas directly about the particulars of your charges, please call our offices at (214) 845-7007 today.

TESTIMONIALS

Recommendation for Mark LassiterI am pleased to write a letter of recommendation. I highly recommend Mark Lassiter to others who are seeking such assistance. His representation allowed me to do very little in my case. It was Mark’s proven expertise and his legal knowledge that was valuable in getting my case dismissed. In short, I recommend Mark enthusiastically without reservation and I do believe he would be a valuable asset to you.

- Name Redacted

dear Markplease accept this letter on my and Susan’s behalf. there is a powerful message and testimony we would like to share with you for the first time.for over a year the weight of what happened to Reid was heavy on our souls. at first we held great anger, resentment and disgust toward Angel (the passenger). it became evident after turning 21 the Angel has a severe alcohol problem which my son nor us fully understood. The arrest also brought us great disappointment, frustration and disheartenment toward Reid.We have found that God often surprises us with his answers to our prayers. Prior to the arrest was had been in prayer that God help turn Reid away from selfishness, childishness and destructive ways. We prayed that God move to change him toward everlasting values and better choices in his life. We believe that God answered that prayer with the arrest. We blamed ourselves for bringing this calamity but understood it would take something this powerful to reach him. There is no doubt in our minds this ordeal has placed a permanent imprint on his soul.during the many delays associated with this case we were able to put forgiveness in our hearts toward Angel. Also during the many delays the full weight of the case in our and Reid’s mind triggered conversations pertaining to life decisions and direction. Time allowed us the opportunity to be rid of the noise and cloudiness of our emotions. We believe this to be a part of the master plan that God was overseeing.Only today did the full story become revealed. During this case with all the odds against us can we say without question that God was in it. How else could the series of events occurred within the judicial process that could put the opportunity in to your mind that there was a way to victory. The entire morning Susan and i were in fervent prayer even after your told us we had only a 25% chance of winning.Grace is the receipt of a blessing that is undeserved. Reid did not deserve to win today. We all are eternally marked by the message of grace given to us and you were the instrument that brought the gift to our house. Thank you from bottom of our souls and may God bless and keep you all of your days.

- Name Redacted

Dear Mr. Lassiter,Today you saved my son’s life. When he received a DWI, it broke my heart because I knew it would be on his record forever. It would limit his options in life. He would be paying for his stupid mistake for the rest of his life. At 21 years of age he was overwhelmed with the depth of the problem he created for himself.I decided to find him the best lawyer in Dallas, and I did. I researched lawyers for two days, and then I found you. I knew from the moment I read about you that you were the one we needed. When I met you, I knew instantly that I had complete confidence in you. Even if the result had ended with my son being guilty, I would have had peace knowing that he had had THE BEST lawyer.Listening to you “own” the courtroom today was amazing. You told us in the morning that we only had about 25% chance to win; however, by the middle of the afternoon the case was over before the prosecutors even finished, and we won! What an incredible lawyer you are!I will be grateful forever to you. Your work has given my son a second chance. He left the courtroom today with a whole new perspective on life…thanks to you!Very sincerely,

- Susan Ellis

unless you are already a petty criminal with countless B and C misdemeanors and a misdemeanor A pending, a DWI charge might not really matter much – for all the others counts: Fight it with all you got – get the best professional to your side you can find!Why should you? A simple google search “Texas DWI penalties” will give you an idea what you are looking at: prison, probation, fines, classes, ignition interlock, insurance rate skyrockets and a criminal record for life (yes – this can happen even for a first time DWI in Texas) Now if you read until this point you probably are charged with a DWI (or simply board) and you are shopping for a lawyer – so some basic guidance:a) Same as in real life: You want to be surrounded by people who know what they are talking about. Nobody likes people who constantly brag around, through around the usual business buzz words which doesn’t mean anything. So: Get somebody who is specialized in this field, means if 50% or more of his work is in the field of defending DWI’s that’s probably a good indicator– Mark is one of them – talk to him you will see!b) Educate yourself – thanks to a wonderful innovation by DARPA (which you are using in this moment) you can read all about it: What happened the night before, what’s a SFT, what is a legal stop, how does an Intoxilyzer 5000 work and what flaws does it have, possible plea bargain options (not so tempting ones in TX anyway) – read the stuff, it’s out there and discuss it with your attorney – if he doesn’t want or can’t answer your questions, that’s a pretty good indicator that your sitting in the wrong office, run!– Mark WILL answer your questions – and I’m convinced you cannot surprise him with a question in your case that he can’t answer or will find an answer for you!c) Your lawyer should – more or less – from the beginning be willing to take your case to Trial, all the way. What do you have to lose? If you are a BAC 0.28 candidate and you plea it down to a misdemeanor B it technically looks better on paper – but it will still follow you for life (most employers wouldn’t even consider the difference or know it – a DWI is a DWI…) If you are a BAC 0.09 candidate your chances are even better – (did you know the Intoxilyzer 5000 gives himself a +-0.02 calibration margin? What now, is a BAC 0.09 and hour after driving now under the legal limit? Guess what, the state will state “off course NOT! The magic machine proved he’s Intoxicated and guilty!” That’s why you need a lawyer on your side who is willing to take it to trial!– Mark is a trial lawyer – those people don’t want to plea out, they need the courtroom as their stage, that’s what they love to do, that’s what they are good at – so let him do it for you!d) Money / Costs – completely neglect. This is not the time for price comparison. You are not out there to shop for new hardwood floor for your living room – you are out there to get the best possible outcome in a situation which initial will hurt you if convicted pretty bad (financially), possible cost you your job, destroy your reputation and will follow you around for the rest of your natural life.– Mark will not overcharge you for his service, in my opinion you are getting a great deal. If you have the feeling you cannot afford a lawyer like Mark put it into perspective: if you hire a $500 lawyer and plead guilty maybe to a DWI misdemeanor B, you will pay much more over the years in court costs, classes, probation fees, DPS surcharges, insurance and and and… But if you hire Mark, you have one of the best at your side, you have a real chance – off course Mark isn’t a magic wizard who can make everything go away in a moment’s notice, but 5,10,20 years down the road you don’t want to think “oh boy, I wish I would have fought this thing more aggressively back then…” I was already a bit into my case when I met Mark. Mark has a can do attitude, does not try to beat around the bush and most importantly: He looks at things, tries different avenues, seeks out weaknesses in the case base on the evidence presented – if you meet him, you will have the same experience. During our meetings we discussed alternatives and other options e.g. expert witnesses, jury trial, bench trial, plea agreement (even if he didn’t like that – Mark doesn’t want to plea, he wants to win for his clients)And here is the outcome:A clear acquittal – NOT GUILTY(even better than a dismissal which technically can be reopened by the DA within the statute of limitations – if I understood that right – Not guilty means you are not guilty, case expunged – that’s the end of it!)Mark’s services helped me to get the best possible outcome you can expect when you are charged with a (DWI / DUI) crime and I hope I will never see him again….. (under such circumstances J ) –

- Daniel

I would never use or recommend anyone else for anybody else for a criminal manner.

- Cory M.

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