Category Archives: Child Pornography Charges

Thirteen Significant New Texas Criminal Laws Effective in 2023

Arrests in Texas can be based upon actions or investigations by either state or federal authorities or by a combination of the two in joint operations. From a criminal defense standpoint, the choice of law upon which the arrest is made is key. This is because criminal cases move through two entirely independent justice systems…

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Assaults, Child Pornography Charges, Drug Crimes, InDepth Articles, Manslaughter Charges, Search and Seizures, Sex Crimes, Texas Government Watch, Trafficking Charges |

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Encryption and Law Enforcement Investigations: Police Access to Encrypted Data

Last month, Apple announced its new end-to-end encryption for data stored by its customers in iCloud, Apple’s cloud storage service. It’s being heralded as “police-proof” in the media. Read, “Apple Set to Launch New, Police-Proof, Full End-to-End Encryption,” written by the Associated Press and published in the Daily Sabah on December 9, 2022. Apple explains…

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, Drug Crimes, Evidence, InDepth Articles, Search and Seizures, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges, Weapons Charges |

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Online Child Pornography Arrests: Video Conferencing and Online File Sharing Services Targeted by Federal Investigators

It’s incredibly easy to chat or share photos over the internet today – for free. Popularity skyrocketed for these online opportunities for business conferences as well as personal conversations with friends or family during the COVID Pandemic. Now, video conferencing and online file sharing services are commonplace and their popularity continues to grow. Read, “Videoconferencing…

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes |

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Internet Sex Crimes: Criminal Defense Overview of Texas Online Sexual Offenses

Internet sex crime charges can be filed in Texas based upon either state or federal law. These cyber-crime sexual offenses frequently involve serious felony charges, where those convicted of online sexual offenses face lengthy incarcerations as well as fines and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Considering how heinous even a rumor that someone is…

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes |

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Racketeering in Texas: Criminal Defense Against RICO Charges

Today, everyone recognizes organized crime known as the “Mafia” or the “Cosa Nostra,” but it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th Century that these criminal enterprises were confirmed to exist. A man named Joseph Valachi is credited with being the first organization member to authenticate its existence, and he did so during public testimony…

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Michael Lowe, on Arrest and Indictment, Child Pornography Charges, Credit Card Fraud, Federal Government Watch, InDepth Articles, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering Charges, Trafficking Charges |

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Fort Worth Federal Judge John McBryde Child Porn Downward Departure Sentence

Mr. Lowe’s client was investigated by the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) officer assigned to Crimes Against Children Unit who was conducted an investigation of a peer-to-peer file sharing network. The file sharing network being investigated was called eDonkey. eDonkey required its users to download file sharing software called Shareaza. This software enabled the users…

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Michael Lowe, on Case Results, Child Pornography Charges, Sentencing, Sex Crimes |

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Sexual Performance of a Child: Criminal Charges under Texas Penal Code § 43.25

Anyone under the age of eighteen (18 years) is considered a child under Texas law: their involvement in either sexual conduct or sexual performance is a crime. The Crime of “Sexual Performance of a Child” The crime of “sexual performance of a child” is defined under Texas Penal Code Section 43.25 as involving any individual…

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes |

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Invasive Visual Recording: Texas Felony Arrest

Voyeurism: Arrested for Non-consensual Photography in Texas Not too long ago, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled the then-existing criminal statute regarding “improper photography” was unconstitutional. Ex parte Thompson, 442 S.W.3d 325 (Tex. Crim. App. 2014). The 2014 opinion from our highest criminal court had a tremendous impact on pending prosecutions for serious felonies like…

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, InDepth Articles, Sex Crimes |

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Federal Sentencing Guidelines on Federal Child Pornography cases

How the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are applied in a child porn case Child pornography arrests in Texas are often made by federal agents for violation of federal law. Congress has passed sweeping and specific criminal statutes dealing with child pornography. Found in Title 18 USC 2252 – 2260, they define the actions that constitute child…

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, InDepth Articles |

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Dallas Sex Crime Arrests and Possible Criminal Charges against the Dallas Vice Unit

Texas has more human trafficking cases than any other state in the union except for California, and most of this is sex trafficking. Texas being Number Two in the USA isn’t news to those involved in the criminal justice system here in North Texas. It’s been this way for several years now. In fact, the…

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Michael Lowe, on Child Pornography Charges, Cop Watch, Corrupt Cops, Sex Crimes, Trafficking Charges |

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Michael Lowe is Celebrating Over 25 YEARS of Service

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With more than 150 jury trials under his belt, Michael Lowe has strong and varied courtroom experience.

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Michael Lowe, a distinguished defense lawyer with a rich history of representing clients in criminal jury trials across Texas, is deeply honored to be nominated for the prestigious award for Best Lawyer in 2024 by D Magazine.

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Wendy Carranza 3 months ago

Mr. Michael Lowe, did an excellent job and service to my brother in-law Milton. Highly recommended 100% he does as he promised!

Magan Flores 3 months ago

I can honestly say Mr.Lowe goes above and beyond for his clients… He gets straight to the point and gives you a peace of mind with everything. I know that’s how I felt… I would recommend him to anyone.. Thank you

Wendell Stanford 5 months ago

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R R 9 months ago

My special needs families, listen up! If you find yourself in the shocking and surreal world where your adult child's behaviors related to IDD and mental health trauma are treated as criminal, Michael Lowe is who you call. When I was calling around initially, I found so few lawyers who understood or even cared to try to understand my son's disability and I felt so uneasy talking to them. I can not put into words the level of panic and fear racing through me during this time of utter shock and bewilderment as to the fact it was even happening! But then I spoke to Michael, and I immediately felt peace and knew by his kindness that he understood and I finally felt heard, and I felt hope. Our first meeting with Michael, he put my son with Down syndrome at ease and assured him everything would work out. As a single mom, his empathy and compassion towards my finances were also appreciated as he charged me a flat fee only, and our case took 2.5 years to complete. The goal was always to have the case dismissed and Michael accomplished that goal. My son has now been treated for his mental health, is healing from his trauma and is leading the life he was meant to have. We could not be be more grateful to Michael for his genuine compassion, generosity, gifted strategy and brilliant efforts in insuring this outcome. I never in a million years thought my family would go through something like this, and I had zero awareness until now that our special needs community needed an advocate for our adult kids who suddenly land in the criminal justice system. Since this experience, I have met other families in similar situations with less favorable outcomes and realized even more so how not only valuable, but imperative Michael Lowe and his services are to our community. I hope by writing this review, other families are able to get the help and successful outcome that we did from having Michael Lowe in our corner.

Cesar Ruiz 9 months ago

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