SEXUAL MOLESTATION/CHILD MOLESTATION

It is the crime of inflicting physical or emotional injury on a child.

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The term can denote the use of inordinate physical violence or verbal abuse; the failure to furnish proper shelter, nourishment, medical treatment, or emotional support; incest, rape, or other instances of sexual molestation; and the making of child pornography. It can have serious consequences for the victim and is a widespread but underreported phenomenon. At least 500,000 children are physically abused in the U.S. each year; many more are emotionally abused and neglected. In many cases, the abuser suffered abuse as a child. When abuse results in death, evidence of child abuse or battered-child syndrome (e.g., broken bones and lesions, either healed or active) is often used to establish that death was not accidental.

If you or someone you know is being accused of child molestation or sexual molestation, you or that person may be potentially facing:

Incarceration
Probation
Parole
Sex offender registration
Permanent loss of your right to vote or own a deadly weapon
Court enforced counseling
Prohibition from being alone with minors (including siblings)
Other sentences and/or fines

The outcome of your case will depend not only on the legal ability of your attorney but also on external factors such us your criminal record (prior convictions), current criminal status (parole or probation), and the jury feelings and thoughts towards these types of crimes among many others.

On the other hand, important factors such as insufficient evidence or claiming insanity might be part of an effective criminal defense strategy.

Since the outcome of child molestation or sexual molestation cases could be life changing, choosing an attorney requires you to be well informed and advised. To help you make the right decision, our service can provide you with important background information that includes attorney's ratings, records, and certifications.

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