Child Molestation Defense Lawyer in Phoenix

Challenging Allegations of Child Molestation

Child molestation accusations have the potential to ruin a person's reputation, career and future. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for false allegations to be made by a child or an adult for reasons of revenge, anger or jealousy. They may arise from a custody dispute or a heated divorce in an attempt to gain sole custody of a child or eliminate visitation rights. If you have been falsely accused of child molestation or any type of sexual conduct with a minor, you will need to move fast to secure the representation of a competent attorney who can protect your rights and future.

A Phoenix criminal defense attorney who is familiar with child molestation cases can get involved early on, conducting a complete investigation into every aspect of your charges or informal allegations. This may include taking into consideration any reasons that the child or the child's parent may have to make false allegations against you or other related factors, such as a history of lying or previous false accusations of abuse. We will look at the physical evidence at hand and will fight to challenge the validity of the charges in the first place, perhaps seeking the dismissal of your charges based on the fact that the prosecuting attorney does not have actual physical evidence of abuse, only a witness's somewhat questionable testimony. We will use our resources and experience to do whatever we can to seek a dismissal or acquittal.

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Another factor that makes child molestation cases so serious is the severity of penalties that may be imposed. A defendant may face penalties based on multiple counts of molestation or continual sexual abuse, meaning an increased term of imprisonment and heavier fines. Sex offender registration is another potential penalty enforced with a molestation conviction in Phoenix.

Protect your future - contact a Phoenix child molestation defense lawyer at our law firm today.