Expert Witnesses and Child Abuse

Child Abuse Cases – Expert Witnesses

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Accused of Sex Offenses

When handling child abuse cases, a criminal defense attorney needs to be aware of the fact that a fleet of experts enlisted by the government is standing by at all times to step in when a child makes accusations of solicitation or rape.

We Know How to Handle Expert Witnesses Brought in by the State

To discuss your child rape or molestation case and learn how Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., will handle the testimony of expert witnesses brought in by prosecutors to bolster the charges against you, contact our Houston, Texas criminal defense law firm.

Expert Witnesses Are Often Well Qualified – But Do They Know Your Case?

Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as well as former chief prosecutors and assistant district attorneys who know that expert witnesses are most often highly qualified professionals. They are often able to explain difficult subjects to juries and, unlike any other type of witness, they are allowed to offer an opinion about what happened.

However, we also know that they have weaknesses as well as strengths.

• They may have no personal contact with one important subject of their analysis—the criminal defendant.
• Even if they do, their involvement in the defendant’s case is often brief and superficial.
• They are often academic, rather than “real-world” professionals, and their theories can be questioned.
• They sometimes have difficulty speaking in language juries can understand.
• They are often highly paid, giving some the impression that their testimony is “bought.”

An Expert on Your Particular Facts and Circumstances

Properly used, expert witnesses hired expressly for defense can be very effective, but each case is different. We take the time necessary to consider the pros and cons of hiring a particular expert, presenting all relevant information to them, preparing them carefully so that their honest testimony will have the most impact, and developing a clear understanding of exactly what their testimony means in every case.

For experienced defense when you have face charges of child rape or solicitation, contact the Houston, Texas criminal defense attorneys of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P.