Indecency with a Child

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Indecency with a Child Defense in Brownsville

Direct Attorney Representation for a Serious Texas Felony Charge

An indecency with a child allegation requires careful review of the conduct charged, the available evidence, and the mental state the prosecution must prove. At The Law Office of Mauricio Garcia, we represent people facing these allegations through a defined sex-crime defense process. As a former federal judicial law clerk, Mauricio Garcia brings valuable court experience to complex criminal matters involving serious felony exposure.

Call (956) 395-3314 to request a free consultation about an indecency with a child charge in Brownsville or Cameron County.

What Texas Penal Code § 21.11 Covers

Texas Penal Code § 21.11 applies to sexual contact with a child younger than 17, causing a child younger than 17 to engage in sexual contact, and specified exposure conduct. For an exposure allegation, the state must prove that the conduct was committed with the intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. Contact and exposure allegations have different felony classifications and punishment ranges.

The potential classifications and penalties include:

Indecency by contact: This offense is a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Indecency by exposure: This offense is a third-degree felony punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Sex offender registration: A conviction can create registration consequences based on the current statutory classification and the circumstances of the case.

The applicable registration requirement can’t be determined from the offense name alone. The specific conviction, statutory classification, and other circumstances must be reviewed to assess registration exposure.

Defenses to an Indecency with a Child Charge

A defense begins by comparing the accusation and evidence with every statutory element the prosecution must establish. The state bears the burden of proving the charged conduct and required mental state beyond a reasonable doubt. We investigate the allegation, available evidence, and fact-specific legal options before determining how to respond.

Texas Penal Code § 21.11 provides a limited affirmative defense, meaning a legally recognized defense that the accused must raise and support with evidence. Sometimes called a Romeo-and-Juliet defense, it can apply to certain allegations involving people close in age. Its availability depends on several statutory conditions, not the age difference alone.

The statutory conditions include:

Age difference: The accused wasn’t more than three years older than the alleged victim.
Relationship and conduct: The parties were of the opposite sex, and the accused didn’t use duress, force, or a threat against the alleged victim.
Registration history: The defense isn’t available if the accused was required to register for life as a sex offender or had a reportable conviction under the statute when the alleged offense occurred.

Meeting one condition doesn’t establish the entire affirmative defense. The ages, alleged conduct, prior record, and other facts must be evaluated together. We also examine whether the evidence supports the specific contact or exposure theory alleged by the prosecution.

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Direct Attorney Access for Clients Across Cameron County

We defend people accused of indecency with a child throughout Cameron County. Clients work directly with Mauricio Garcia, without case managers or legal assistants serving as intermediaries. Questions and case decisions are addressed with the attorney responsible for the representation.

Cameron County felony criminal cases are heard in the Cameron County Courthouse Judicial Building in Brownsville. The city’s proximity to the international border can create jurisdictional complexity when the facts involve both state and federal matters. We assess the actual allegations and investigating authorities to determine whether federal issues are present.

From Consultation Through Post-Trial Support

The direction of a case depends on the evidence, procedural posture, and available legal options. Our representation may continue through each stage of the criminal process:

Initial consultation: We begin by discussing the allegation and the client’s circumstances.
Investigation: We investigate the allegations and available evidence.
Pretrial negotiations: We conduct negotiations when appropriate for the case.
Trial preparation: We prepare cases for trial.
Post-trial support: We provide support after trial.

Discuss the Allegation in a Free Consultation

A free consultation allows you to discuss the accusation directly with our firm and learn what may come next. Consultations for sex-crime cases are available by phone or contact form.

We provide services in Spanish and offer flexible payment plans. Family members arranging representation for an accused person may also reach us through our contact page.

Call (956) 395-3314 or use our contact form to request your free initial consultation with The Law Office of Mauricio Garcia.

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A family member was on probation in Cameron County for a DWI. Unfortunately, he picked up a PI in another county which resulted in an MTR being filed. I went on google and came across Mauricio. I decided to give him a call since there were so many positive reviews about his communication. They were definitely right. He took the time to talk to us and was always a text message away. We were eager to get this case settled quickly to avoid getting arrested and transferred down to Cameron county ( which would have taken weeks). Within a week of the warrant going out, we were able to get the case resolved and the MTR being withdrawn. He set up the court date for us so my family member could turn himself in. We were able to walk out of the courthouse within an hour, the warrant withdrawn, and not a single day spent in jail. We are so thankful to Mauricio for resolving this case quickly and with no jail time.

- Marina W.
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El abogado siempre estuvo al pendiente del caso, y actuó como todo un profesional, además de que desde el primer momento lucho para que la sentencia fuera la mínima y lo consiguió. Muy agradecida y sobre todo recomiendo ampliamente al abogado.

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