Falsely Accused of Child Molestation? Here is What You Need to Know Over the past few years child abuse has gained attention and this means that more people are being accused, more children and their families are coming forward and the outcomes are considerably harsher for those who have been found guilty. Of course this is fantastic news for any parent, but the biggest nightmare for anyone who has been falsely accused of child molestation. In the event you are accused of child molestation, it's recommended to secure legal counsel as quickly as possible. Don't wait before securing the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is admitted to practice in your local area. The sooner you receive legal advise on how to proceed, the better. How you handle yourself from the minute you are accused will have an impact on the final resolution. If you are picked up by the police and taken to the station for questioning. Don't fight or argue. Go through the process, but ensure you advise the police that you want to exercise your rights to your lawyer being present at any interrogations. This way your child molestation lawyer can ensure your case is handled professionally and that you don't incriminate yourself any further. As you return to society while your case is being negotiated and handled by your child molestation lawyer you want to limit any accusations against yourself by avoiding being around any children without another adult being present. While it may come naturally to you to be around children on your own, to ensure you are not accused any further, always ensure another adult is present, whether you are a teacher, swimming coach or librarian, for example. Ensure you think before you act, even when fooling around with your children, nephews or nieces Avoid any behavior that could be seen as I nappropriate. What does this mean? Don't tell dirty jokes when children are around, if you are playing around with the children, eliminate any horseplay to avoid the risk of it being seen as inappropriate. Protect yourself at all times during this daunting time. If you have been accused of child molestation during your custody battle, which unfortunately is very common, then ensure you keep a good relationship with your children throughout the process. Cutting yourself off from your children can be seen as a negative, maybe a sign of guilt. Rather keep your good relationship with your kids,
keep positive, so when you reach final resolution, your relationships can continue as normal. Always ensure you choose an attorney who has extensive experience with child molestation cases in your area. You want someone with a proven track record that you can trust. It is very important when you are accused that you never admit to anything. Don't fight with police, don't resist arrest and ensure you allow yourself to be taken down to the police station for further questioning. How you conduct yourself in these early stages does play a role in the final outcome of your case. Ensure you do advise the police that you want your attorney present, you want to exercise your right to legal council. It is not easy being falsely accused of any crime, but being accused of child molestation makes people think the worst of you, without enabling your case to play out and your innocence proven. It is a very daunting time, it's a tiring and exhausting time and mentally it can take a serious toll. It's imperative that you don't give up. Know your innocence and work on providing that moving forward.
About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, Visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.