Fighting Sexual Abuse Charges - United Defense Group

Defending Yourself from Charges of

Sexual Abuse

Any type of unwanted sexual advance or contact with a minor or a person that results in physical or psychological harm. This charge typically involves a victim under the care or guardianship of the offender.

This crime is also known as "child molestation" if the victim is below a cutoff age. This charge can also lead to a more a serious charge of Sexual Assault. In some cases, the slightly less specific but still serious charge of Child Abuse may be made.

ACTUAL CASE RESULTS

Defense Considerations

Sexual abuse is an extremely serious and increasingly common of criminal charge. The mere accusation of sexual abuse is carries extreme stigma and requires the most skilled and aggressive possible defense.

A common result of any conviction, even with a plea bargain, is lifetime registration as a sex offender. It is critical to take every possible action to prevent this result.

In many states, certain individuals and caregivers (such as public school teachers) are required by law to report suspected child abuse. Even a seemingly meaningless and casual comment by a child can result in serious criminal charges, even if the child and family all deny it.

Sexual abuse cases can be complex due to the use of the testimony of children. Prosecutors can often induce the testimony of a child in a manner that benefits their case. The social stigma associated with harming children can lower the threshold of proof in the minds of jurors.

Prosecutors are under extreme political pressure to win convictions on these charges. It is critical that your defense team make this task as difficult as possible for the prosecution and that your defense counsel be completely insulated from local politics.

Careful and skilled pre-trial research can often result in the dropping of these charges before trial. If a trial is necessary, there are specific strategies employed in the defense of sex crimes involving children.

If you or someone you know is facing potential sexual abuse charges, it is critical that you work with a defense team that has specific experience and proven results in these types of cases. United Defense Group specializes in sex crimes and has generated some of its most impressive results in sexual abuse and molestation cases. Call us at any time at (800) 459-2500 for a free and confidential consultation. Early intervention is critical to obtaining the best results.


AREAS OF PRACTICE
SEXUAL CRIMES Child Abuse Child Enticement Child Pornography Date Rape Failure to Register Indecent Exposure Internet Pornography Lewd/Lascivious Conduct Marital Rape Molestation Obscenity Pandering/Pimping Pornography Prostitution Rape Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Harassment Statutory Rape DRUG CRIMES Cultivation Distribution Manufacturing Possession Possession for Sale Prescription Fraud Trafficking	WHITE COLLAR CRIMES Bank Fraud Bankruptcy Fraud Bribery Computer Hacking Counterfeiting Credit Card Fraud Cybercrime Email Interception Embezzlement Extortion Forgery Health Care Fraud Identity Theft Insurance Fraud Internet Fraud Money Laundering Pyramid Schemes Racketeering/RICO Securities Fraud Tax Evasion/Tax Fraud Telemarketing Fraud Wire Fraud	VIOLENT CRIMES Aggravated Assault Assault and Battery Domestic Violence Homicide Manslaughter Murder Terrorism Theft/Larceny MILITARY OFFENSES Article 32 Conduct Court Martial Desertion Discharge OTHER Perjury Writs and Appeals