Tampa Child Molestation Lawyer
Proven Defense against Child Molestation Charges
Child molestation charges carry severe penalties, including lifelong registration as a sex offender and lengthy prison sentences. In addition to these severe penalties, child molestation charges also carry an extremely negative stigma in today’s culture, making it difficult to get the fair trial you deserve. Unfortunately, child molestation charges are far too often used as damaging evidence during divorce proceedings or child custody battles. If you have been charged with child molestation, or are under investigation for child molestation, it is important to contact an experienced attorney immediately.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Tampa child molestation attorney William Hanlon has the skills and knowledge needed to help you mount the best possible defense against these incredibly damaging charges. His experience and attention to detail allow him to offer the advice you need to understand the charges against you, the penalties you face and the options you have for defending yourself.
Exploring Every Defense Avenue Available
When you have been charged with a serious crime like child molestation, it is important to explore every last defense option available to you. Working with private investigators, psychologists and family specialists, William will carefully examine every detail of the prosecution’s case against you before offering advice on your options.
On your behalf, William will work aggressively to apply pressure on the prosecution to reduce or dismiss your charges during plea negotiations, or to prove your innocence during a trial before a jury of your peers.
Common Causes of False Child Molestation Charges
Child molestation charges are far too often used as leverage during divorce proceedings or child custody disputes; one parent will accuse the other of inappropriate conduct with the child in an effort to gain custody or a larger share of the couple’s assets. In other cases, child molestation charges are filed simply to hurt a family member; some families experience conflict that leads to hurt feelings and false charges.
In these cases, the child who was allegedly molested may be pressured to testify of false mistreatment, or may be badgered to do so. In many cases, the child will actually begin to believe that they were molested, especially when a parent is so adamant that something happened to them.
If you have been charged with child molestation, it is important to hire an attorney immediately. Even if the charges against you are completely and obviously false, the media attention and court proceedings resulting from these charges can ruin your life. Contact Attorney Hanlon online or call 813-334-3910 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your charges and learn more about your defense options.
