What Do I Do when a Child has Made a Sex Offense Accusation?

Have You Been Accused of a Sex Offense?

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Accused of Sex Offenses

If you have been accused of a sex offense against a child anywhere in Texas, the law offices of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., strongly urges you to seek legal counsel immediately. An accusation of child molestation can soon take on a life of its own and involve a huge number of complex, emotional, and terrifying issues.

The prospect of being wrongfully convicted is a nightmare. Do not take any step that could risk conviction without knowing first knowing your rights. Contact a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights if you face child sexual assault criminal charges.

The Source of a Sexual Assault Case

Typically, a sexual assault case begins with an accusation. In the case of a child accuser, the accusation may begin in the context of a conversation at school or with a friend, neighbor, or relative. Despite the definition of hearsay (what someone told someone else), in sexual assault cases involving children, the child’s report may be allowed.

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Do not say anything to Child Protective Services or to police before discussing your best course of action with an experienced Texas sex crimes defense lawyer. Write down details before you forget them, but do not agree to any interview or submit to a polygraph test or DNA testing before discussing it with a criminal defense attorney.

When CPS States that a Case Has Been Resolved, Has It?

In one case that was handled by Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., a CPS case worker, after analyzing the family situation, agreed to allow the client to live in the same house with the accuser as long as the family attended counseling and followed various other rules. Soon thereafter, the family received a letter from CPS stating that the case had been resolved.

Don’t Risk Being Shocked by an Arrest

Of course, our client was greatly relieved, and came away with the impression that his nightmare was over. Sadly, this was not the case. A police detective, armed with the information provided by CPS, filed charges against the man.

Do not repeat this man’s mistake if you have been accused of a sexual offense. Contact Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P., as soon as you suspect you will be, or have been, accused.