3 Examples of Defenses Against Child Sexual Assault Charges

Merely the accusation of child sexual assault can be a life-altering event. A sex crimes conviction can effectively end your life as you know it. Therefore, it is not only crucial to seek the advice and representation of an attorney as soon as you are accused or find yourself under investigation. It is essential to make sure your defense attorney is prepared to explore every possible defense.

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Below we cover three possible defenses against child sexual assault charges such as first degree child sexual assault and second degree child sexual assault.

Your Intent Was Misconstrued

Sometimes an innocent phrase can be misconstrued as a sexual innuendo, or a harmless bump in a hallway can be misconstrued as sexual touching. Such social misunderstandings can result in lasting consequences for the accused. Therefore, it is crucial to build a defense based on the facts of what happened, rather than letting the jury base their decisions on what an alleged victim believes happened.

The Alleged Victim Is Being Manipulated

It is a sad fact of criminal law and family law that children are often used as pawns. Suppose you are in the middle of a divorce or bitter custody dispute. In that case, it may be possible for your attorney to demonstrate that your ex is coaching their child to make allegations against you to gain the upper hand in a family law matter.

It Wasn’t You

Cases of mistaken identity are not uncommon in child sexual assault cases. This is exacerbated in cases where months or even years have passed since the alleged molestation. Victims and defendants are not clear about the precise details, such as when an alleged incident took place. An experienced defense attorney will build a defense based on proving to the jury that the victim has mistaken you for another individual.

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