Conroe Online Solicitation of a Minor Attorney

What is Online Solicitation of a Minor?

In the state of Texas, the online solicitation of a minor (§ 22.021) is a serious criminal offense. For this crime, individuals represent themselves to be the same age as a minor in order to rendezvous for sexual activity or exchange sexually explicit material with them. At Douglas W. Atkinson, Attorney at Law, our Conroe online solicitation of a minor lawyer understands these charges and how they can arise. Let our firm help you fight the charges.

Schedule your free consultation today by calling (936) 681-0031 or contacting Douglas W. Atkinson, Attorney at Law online.

How to Fight the Charges

Online solicitation of a minor could be tried as a state jail felony, third degree felony, or second degree felony, depending on the circumstances of the crime. For example, attempting to meet a minor who is younger than 14 years of age offline for the purposes of sexual contact would be considered a second degree felony.

The following are not considered to be viable defenses:

• The fact that the meeting never occurred
• The fact that defendant did not intend to meet with the minor
• The fact that defendant was playing out a "fantasy"

While you may not use the examples above to argue that you were not guilty of a crime, there are other defense that may be available to you.

These could include:

• The defendant and the minor were married
• The defendant was less than three years older than the minor and the minor consented

Call a Montgomery County Lawyer Right Away

If you or someone you love has been accused of such a sex crime, you do not have time to hesitate. Contact an experienced Montgomery County online solicitation of a minor attorney as soon as possible. Douglas W. Atkinson, Attorney at Law has been helping clients throughout the local area since 1998 and is prepared to put together an aggressive defense strategy on your behalf.

Call (936) 681-0031 now.