Crimes Against Children

Defense for Allegations Involving Children in Collin County and Dallas County

Allegations involving children are among the most serious and emotionally charged matters in the criminal justice system. Even before charges are filed, an accusation can cause immediate and lasting damage — to your reputation, your family relationships, and your future.

I represent individuals accused of criminal allegations involving children in Collin County and Dallas County, including McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen, Dallas, and Richardson. Some cases arise during family conflict, custody disputes, or divorce proceedings. Others begin with reports to law enforcement or Child Protective Services. All require careful, disciplined defense from the very beginning.

Understanding Allegations Involving Children

Texas law covers a wide range of conduct that may lead to criminal allegations involving children. Many allegations do not require proof of physical injury, and may instead be based on statements, interpretations, or circumstantial evidence. In other cases, the nature, cause, or severity of an alleged injury is disputed or subject to interpretation.

In practice, allegations may involve:

• Claims of physical injury or endangerment
• Alleged inappropriate contact or exposure
• Sexual misconduct allegations involving minors
• Online or digital communications allegations
• Repeated or continuous allegations over time
• Criminal investigations connected to CPS involvement

Each case turns on its own facts. Allegations may be exaggerated, misunderstood, influenced by family disputes, or based on incomplete or misleading information.

CPS and Parallel Investigations

Cases involving children often involve multiple systems at once. In addition to a criminal investigation, Child Protective Services may initiate a parallel inquiry, even when allegations are uncertain or disputed.

CPS involvement can include:

• Interviews of children conducted outside a parent’s presence
• Requests for access to the home or family records
• Temporary safety plans or restrictions
• Coordination with law enforcement

Statements or decisions made early in a CPS investigation can later be used in criminal proceedings. Understanding how these processes interact is critical.

Forensic Interviews, Medical Evidence, and Digital Evidence

Allegations involving children frequently rely on specialized evidence that requires careful scrutiny, including:

• Forensic interviews, which may be influenced by questioning techniques or external pressure
• Medical or forensic findings that are subject to interpretation
• Digital evidence, such as text messages, images, or online communications, that may be taken out of context

These cases often require a detailed review of how evidence was collected, documented, and presented.

Defense Approach

I approach these cases with discretion, precision, and thorough preparation. Defense efforts may include:

• Reviewing CPS records and investigative files
• Obtaining and analyzing forensic interview recordings
• Examining medical and forensic reports
• Challenging the reliability and context of statements
• Investigating potential coaching or outside influence
• Analyzing digital communications and metadata
• Consulting qualified forensic, medical, or child-psychology experts when appropriate

My focus is not only on defending against the charge itself, but on protecting your rights, your reputation, and your future throughout the process.

How These Allegations Can Affect Families

Even when no family-court case is pending, allegations involving children can have immediate personal consequences. In some cases, they may later affect:

• Custody or visitation arrangements
• Divorce or separation proceedings
• Living arrangements or access to the home
• Employment and professional licensing

Because of these risks, it is important to anticipate how criminal proceedings may affect other aspects of your life — even before those issues formally arise.

Taking the Next Step Carefully

If you are under investigation, have been contacted by law enforcement or CPS, or believe allegations may be forthcoming, it is important to proceed carefully and deliberately.