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What Do You Need to Know About Sex Crimes?
If you are facing sex crimes charges, your life could be about to change permanently. And not for the better. At Tad Nelson & Associates in League City, we provide aggressive representation against sex crimes charges for people in the Houston and Galveston County metro areas and throughout Texas.
Below, we have included some general information about sex crimes, but to learn more about how we can help you protect your rights and reputation, we encourage you to contact us directly to speak with a skilled criminal defense lawyer.
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False Allegations
False allegations may occur, most often in child sex-abuse situations. An adult may have influenced a child's allegation or the child may have based his or her accusation on an overactive imagination. Public awareness of child abuse has increased and more reports of possible abuse are being made, but not all reports are substantiated. Also, even good-faith accusations may not be true and false allegations may be made to harm the accused. If you find yourself the victim of false allegations, The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates in League City, Texas, can help you take immediate action to defend yourself.
What to Do Legally?
If you are innocent of sex-offense claims brought against you, you may assume that the truth will prevail. However, you must not passively sit back and wait if false accusations are raised. Even if you know that you are innocent, trust that the truth will win or believe that the accuser will change his or her mind, you must immediately consult with an attorney who can safeguard your interests and assist you in defending the charge being brought against you.
Upon contacting your attorney, apprise him or her of all relevant facts, voice your questions and concerns and keep him or her up to date of all developments after your meeting. Your attorney may ask you to get in touch with friends, neighbors, co-workers, family members and other individuals who may be willing to testify on your behalf. Also, do not admit to anything you did not do. Sometimes, admitting to a lesser charge may seem easier than defending yourself, but a sex-offense conviction has many long-lasting and far-reaching implications that can affect your future employment, friendships and family relationships. If you are falsely accused of a sex offense, you cannot risk delaying your defense. A criminal defense lawyer can help you fight false allegations of sexual misconduct.
What Else Should I Do?
If the false accusation of sexual misconduct arises in the context of a custody dispute, maintain a positive relationship with your children. They may not understand the allegations they have made against you and are not likely to be ultimately responsible for the false allegations. If the accusations involve children other than your own, remove yourself from situations where the children are present. If such situations are unavoidable, have another adult in attendance at all times that you are around children.
Even if you know the accusations are false, take them seriously and obtain legal help, but try to continue your normal life. It may be helpful to remind yourself that societal interests require that all child sexual-abuse accusations be investigated. Keep a positive attitude toward the situation and be cooperative with authorities, but firm in your position. With the strong legal support of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you will be in a better position to overcome the false allegations.
Speak to a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Other than serious violent crimes, child molestation carries the greatest risk for state prison sentences, even for first-time offenders, and in many states registration as a sex offender for life. Unfortunately, child molestation also carries a great risk of false accusations, whether influenced by an adult or arising out of the child's imagination. Contact The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates in League City, Texas, to consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to begin preparing your defense against false allegations.
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