Child Molestation Defense Lawyer in Bryan

Former Prosecutor. Board Certified. Fighting Indecency with a Child Charges in Bryan.

Texas law doesn’t use the term child molestation as a formal charge. What many people describe as child molestation is prosecuted under Indecency with a Child, Texas Penal Code Section 21.11. These are among the most serious felony allegations a person can face, and the consequences extend far beyond prison time. If you or someone you know has been accused in Bryan, securing defense counsel immediately is critical.

The Law Office of Jay Granberry represents individuals accused of serious criminal offenses throughout Bryan and Brazos County, including charges under Texas Penal Code Section 21.11.

The time between an accusation and a formal charge matters. Call (979) 378-5480 now to speak with our defense team in a confidential, no-cost consultation.

Why Jay Granberry’s Background Matters for This Charge

Jay Granberry spent his first 10 years as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting felony cases for the Brazos County District Attorney’s office. That background gives him direct, working knowledge of how Brazos County prosecutors approach serious sex-offense allegations, what evidence they prioritize, and how they build their cases for trial. It isn’t a general claim about experience. It’s specific institutional familiarity that shapes every defense strategy we build.

Jay is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential held by fewer than seven percent of Texas attorneys. Over 25 years of courtroom work, he has conducted more than 130 jury trials. Our practice covers the full range of serious felony charges in Bryan and Brazos County, from DWI and drug possession to sexual assault and Indecency with a Child allegations.

How Texas Penal Code Section 21.11 Defines the Offense

The statute covers two distinct forms of alleged conduct, each carrying different felony classifications. Understanding which applies to a specific accusation shapes the entire legal picture.

Indecency with a Child by Contact
This form involves alleged sexual contact with a child younger than 17, including touching through clothing of the genitals, anus, or breast, or causing a child to touch those same areas of another person. The prosecution must prove the conduct was done with intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. It is charged as a second-degree felony, carrying 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Indecency with a Child by Exposure
This form involves allegedly exposing one’s own genitals or anus to a child, or causing a child to expose theirs, with the same required intent. It is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Because intent is an element the prosecution must prove for either charge, whether conduct was misinterpreted or falsely reported is frequently a central issue in these cases.