Child Molestation Sex Crimes

Of all the sex crimes, child molestation is the one that typically carries the most serious and lasting consequences for the accused. Child molestation is a felony, and many perpetrators receive lengthy prison sentences, even if they have had no problems with the law in the past. Once released, individuals convicted of child molestation are often forced to register as sex offenders. Due to Megan's Law, this information is available to the general public which allows individuals in the community to find out about registered sex offenders currently residing in the state of Maryland. The database also gives personal information such as the exact crime the individual was convicted of, the individual's current address and even where they work. For many people convicted of child molestation, a prison sentence is just the beginning. They may be harassed by neighborhood residents, be unable to find a job and even be completely cut off from their children. Because of the potentially devastating consequences, it's important to hire a sex crime criminal defense attorney as soon as any allegations of this nature are made. Here's why:

False Accusations Don't Always Get Thrown Out by the Legal System

It's very unfortunate, but false allegations of child molestation are fairly common in the legal system. Very young children may be encouraged to make these allegations by adults hoping to harm the accused, while older children may concoct such stories on their own to get back at teachers, relatives or group leaders for something they did. When false accusations are made, it's tempting to think that things will eventually sort themselves out, but that's not always the case, which is why accused persons need to aggressively seek defense against such accusations right from the start. Sometimes, innocent people are convinced to plead guilty to lesser charges to reduce or avoid jail time, but this is rarely a wise idea. Even if those accused manage to stay out of jail, their reputations will still be completely destroyed, and they may have to register as sex offenders.

A Criminal Defense Attorney Knows How Prosecutors Build Their Case

When you hire us to represent you, we'll be there with you every step of the way. We'll accompany you to any interviews with law enforcement officials, and we'll help you avoid making incriminating statements that may be used against you at a later date. Led by former prosecutor Andrew Alpert, our criminal defense attorneys understand what the prosecutors will need to successfully build their case and this insider knowledge often allows us to build a stronger case for our clients. Often, we are able to get charges reduced or even dropped. Feel free to call us at 866-444-6363 to set up a no-charge evaluation of your case and find out how we can help.