Round Rock Crimes Against Children Lawyer

Crimes Against Children Under Texas Law

Texas law imposes exceptionally harsh penalties when a child is involved in an alleged offense. These cases are emotionally charged, heavily prosecuted, and demand a lawyer who understands evidentiary weaknesses, forensic analysis, and how child testimony is evaluated in court.

Common allegations include:

• Injury to a child: Accusations of causing physical harm through intentional, knowing, or negligent conduct. These charges range from minor injury claims to severe bodily harm.
• Child endangerment or abandonment: Allegations that a child was left without adequate care or placed in a situation that posed a risk of harm, even if no injury occurred.
• Sexual offenses involving a minor: Includes inappropriate sexual contact, exposure, or other conduct defined as sexual in nature under Texas law. These offenses often carry some of the harshest penalties in the state.
• Online solicitation of a minor: Communicating with a minor through the internet or messaging apps for sexual purposes or meeting arrangements. Digital evidence plays a central role in these cases.
• Indecency with a child: Claims of sexual contact or exposure involving a minor under 17. A conviction may require lifetime sex offender registration.
• Child pornography: Accusations involving downloading, viewing, sharing, or creating material considered illegal under state or federal law. Cases often involve forensic device analysis.
• Failure to report child abuse: Criminal liability for adults who are legally required to report suspected abuse but do not. This often affects teachers, medical staff, or caregivers.
• Continuous violence against the family: Allegations of repeated acts of assault or abuse within a household involving a child or another family member.
• Kidnapping or unlawful restraint of a child: Accusations involving restricting a child's movement or taking them without consent. These charges may escalate based on duration, intent, or the level of harm.
• Child exploitation or trafficking: Claims of using a child for labor, commercial sex acts, or profit. These are prosecuted aggressively and often involve federal agencies.

Even unproven claims can lead to CPS involvement, protective orders, employment loss, travel restrictions, and public judgment.

Attorney Ryan H. Deck has defended complex felony cases involving minors throughout Williamson County and Travis County, working to expose false accusations, misinterpretations, unreliable statements, and improper investigations.

Penalties for Crimes Against Children in Texas

Punishment depends on the accusation, the degree of injury, and the evidence presented. However, many of these charges are felonies, some with mandatory prison time.

Penalties for Non-Sexual Crimes Against Children

Penalties for Sexual Offenses Involving Minors

Penalties can also include:

• Lifetime sex offender registration (where applicable)
• Protective orders & supervised contact restrictions
• Loss of parental rights in extreme cases

Consequences of a Conviction

Even after a sentence ends, the impact continues:

• Permanent criminal record: Severe damage to future employment, housing & licensing
• Lifetime restrictions: Travel bans, firearm restrictions, community supervision
• Sex offender registration (in some cases): Limits residency, employment & privacy
• Family consequences: Custody complications, CPS involvement, supervised visitation
• Social reputation: Public court records, stigma, and long-term community impact

Defending Against Criminal Charges Involving Minors

Evidence in these cases is often subjective. Allegations may involve memory inconsistencies, influenced testimony, misinterpretation of digital evidence, or a lack of physical evidence.

Defense strategies may include:

False or Motivated Allegations

Divorce, custody battles, or family disputes can result in fabricated or exaggerated claims. We investigate motive, witness credibility, and inconsistencies.

Challenging Child Testimony

Memory contamination, coaching, forensic interview quality, and suggestive questioning can lead to unreliable statements.

Digital / Forensic Evidence Review

We analyze phones, computers, metadata, IP history, and device access to challenge assumptions about possession or intent.

Medical & Forensic Disputes

Injury cause, timing, accidental harm, or medical misinterpretation may provide reasonable doubt.

Lack of Intent or Knowledge

We argue that actions were not knowing, intentional, or reckless under Texas law.

Illegal Search & Seizure

If evidence was collected without proper warrants or probable cause, we pursue suppression.

How We Can Help You

Ryan H. Deck doesn’t approach these cases with guesswork, as each case is dissected from day one:

• Confidential consultations: You can speak openly about your situation knowing everything you share is protected. We treat every case with discretion and sensitivity.
• Thorough case evaluation: We investigate evidence, police reports, digital records, medical files, and witness statements to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s claims.
• Aggressive representation: We negotiate firmly to reduce or dismiss charges and will not hesitate to take your case to trial to protect your rights.
• Guidance through the legal process: You won’t have to go through this alone. We explain each step clearly, prepare you for hearings, and provide ongoing support throughout your case.

Attorney Ryan H. Deck brings 20+ years of criminal law experience in Texas, first as a prosecutor and now as a dedicated criminal defense attorney. His trial record has earned national recognition, including being named one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers every year since 2014, and he has received special acknowledgment from the Williamson County Bar Association for excellence in defense work.

Out of tens of thousands of Texas attorneys, Ryan is among the select few who are Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS), a distinction reflecting advanced knowledge, courtroom skill, and proven results. When your reputation and liberty are on the line, that level of qualification matters.