ABSOLUTELY NOT. The detective is allowed to lie to you. Their goal is not to clear your name; it is to get a confession on video to secure an arrest warrant. Do not speak to them. Call Setra Law immediately. We handle all communication with the detective and shut down their attempt to interrogate you.

The State can and will prosecute based solely on a verbal accusation. Do not assume you are safe because there is no DNA. We dismantle "outcome-based" accusations by auditing the outcry witness, analyzing text messages/social media for motive, and employing forensic experts to expose inconsistencies in the accuser's story.

A: Yes. This is the most critical phase of your defense. We utilize Pre-Indictment Intervention to present a "Grand Jury Packet"—a compilation of exculpatory evidence, character affidavits, and legal arguments—to the Investigator and District Attorney. Our goal is to secure an early rejection or "No-Bill" which ends the case before you are ever formally indicted or placed on a police blotter.

Yes. Many sexual assault cases rely solely on "He Said, She Said" testimony. Setra Law utilizes Forensic Psychology to expose the accuser's motive to lie and Digital Forensics to contradict their timeline, often resulting in dismissals or rejections due to lack of credible evidence.

Chapter 62 Registration is only required upon a conviction or deferred adjudication for specific offenses. Our primary strategic goal is to secure a Dismissal or Acquittal to ensure you never enter the registry database.

Not if we intervene immediately. Professional Licensing Boards (TMB, BON) and Military Command often move faster than the criminal courts. We coordinate your criminal defense with your administrative defense to prevent license revocation and protect your security clearance while we fight the charges.

Yes. Texas law allows for prosecution based solely on chat logs. However, we defend these cases by challenging the 'intent' and utilizing Digital Forensics to prove entrapment or lack of identity. We aggressively litigate to prevent these digital conversations from becoming a permanent criminal record.

Yes. We specialize in high-stakes first-degree felonies, including Indecency with a Child and Continuous Sexual Abuse. These carry potential life sentences. You need a Trial Team that is not afraid to challenge the State’s forensic interviewers and medical experts in front of a jury.

 Under Texas Penal Code § 21.11, the "Romeo and Juliet" defense is an affirmative defense to Indecency with a Child. It applies if the sexual conduct was consensual, the actor is not more than three years older than the victim, and the victim is a child of at least 14 years of age. If proven, this can reduce the charge or prevent registration as a sex offender.

Yes, in specific circumstances. Texas allows for Deregistration (removal) for certain offenders who have completed their sentence, have no prior sexual convictions, and are not deemed a continuing threat. However, convictions for "Aggravated" offenses or those involving physical force often require lifetime registration. You must file a petition with the court to seek removal.

Indecency by Contact involves touching the genitals, breast, or anus of a child with sexual intent and is a Second-Degree Felony (2 to 20 years in prison). Indecency by Exposure involves exposing one's genitals to a child with sexual intent and is a Third-Degree Felony (2 to 10 years in prison). Both carry potential sex offender registration requirements.

Yes, but it depends on the method of extraction. Police use forensic tools like Cellebrite or GrayKey to perform a "Physical Extraction" of a mobile device. While the app deletes message content from the user interface, "artifacts" often remain in the device's cache or database files. Furthermore, if the State issues a warrant to Snapchat (Snap Inc.) directly, they may recover metadata or saved media that the user thought was gone. We audit the extraction report to challenge the chain of custody and the integrity of this data.

A National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) report usually triggers an immediate investigation by an ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) task force. This often bridges State and Federal jurisdiction. This report does not mean you are automatically guilty; it provides the "Probable Cause" for a search warrant of your home and devices. If you suspect a report exists, you must secure counsel immediately to prepare for the inevitable execution of a search warrant.

Yes. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 38.07, a conviction can be supported by the uncorroborated testimony of a victim (if under 18, depending on the specific charge). The State often relies on the "Outcry Statement" (the first adult person the victim told). Defense strategy involves attacking the timeline, the consistency, and the potential "coaching" of this outcry witness during cross-examination, rather than exclusively relying on a lack of DNA or video.

 No. In Texas, polygraph results are generally inadmissible in court, but the statements you make before and after the test are admissible confessional evidence. Detectives often use the polygraph as a psychological prop to induce stress and secure a confession during the "pre-test interview." Refusing a polygraph cannot be used against you in court as evidence of guilt.

Yes. The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) operates on a lower burden of proof than renewable criminal courts. They can initiate a "Safety Plan" or removal proceedings based on the perception of "immediate danger." However, statements made to CPS caseworkers are often shared with police and prosecutors. It is critical to have a defense strategy that handles the Criminal Case and the CPS Investigation simultaneously to prevent self-incrimination during family interviews.

Yes, but only under strict State supervision and control. 

Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 39.15, the State is required to keep this evidence in their possession at all times. 

You cannot watch this at home, and we cannot email you a copy.

The Procedure: To review this evidence, we must travel to the District Attorney’s Office. You, your attorney, and often a DA Investigator will sit in a room to view the footage.

Strict Prohibition on Recording: No cell phones or recording devices are allowed. The State uses an investigator to ensure no copies are made.

Our Role: While this environment is designed to be uncomfortable, we use this time to take detailed notes on the interviewer's technique—specifically looking for leading questions or coaching—which we will later use to cross-examine the State’s experts in court.