Lebanon Child Molestation Attorney
A child molestation charge can threaten every part of your life, from your freedom to your reputation in the community. In Indiana, child molestation is prosecuted aggressively and often carries severe felony penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex offender registration. Prosecutors have considerable resources at their disposal, which is why you should seek representation from an experienced Lebanon child molestation lawyer to protect your rights.
A Collaborative Team of Attorneys and Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists
Facing child molestation charges can be an unsettling experience. When you work with the trial-ready attorneys at The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C., you gain the support of advocates who bring over 100 years of collective experience to defending clients in high-stakes cases. Our legal team is headed by a former prosecutor and five Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists who bring extensive courtroom and trial experience.
Understanding Child Molestation Charges Under Indiana Law
Before the age of 18, one out of every five girls and one out of six boys will be sexually abused in Indiana. Law enforcement remains vigilant for signs of child molestation, which is defined as sexual intercourse or sexual conduct with a child under 14. The specific charge can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the type of misconduct that is alleged. Suspects are typically booked at Wilson County Jail, located at 105 East High Street in Lebanon.
Anyone convicted of molesting a child could be sentenced to prison, where they would join the state’s roughly 49,000 individuals currently behind bars. After serving time, the defendant would be required to register as a sex offender with the state. The publicly accessible database can lead to restrictions on where an offender can work and live.
Defense Strategies for Challenging Child Molestation Allegations
Lebanon’s crime rate is 16.34 per 1,000 residents in a typical year, and child molestation charges contribute to that figure. Prosecutors often rely on victim and witness statements when building their case. Forensic evidence can also play a role in these cases.
Anyone defending against child molestation charges can challenge the credibility of witnesses and question how interviews were conducted. Medical findings and digital forensics can also be independently investigated by the defense, which could lead to alternative interpretations.
Why You Should Hire a Child Molestation Lawyer
Anyone facing accusations that they molested a child should hire a child molestation lawyer to manage their criminal case. A Lebanon child molestation lawyer can independently investigate the accusations to see where investigators may have gone wrong. Child molestation laws can lead to heavy penalties, but the outcome of any child molestation case can be shaped by the efforts and court filings of the defense.
Choose a Defense Team With Proven Trial Experience
If you are facing child molestation charges, the steps you take from this point forward matter.
When you work with The Criminal Defense Team from Baldwin Perry & Wiley P.C., you gain the support of a firm with five Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists and a former prosecutor.
Our law firm assigns at least two attorneys and one paralegal to every case we manage. We do not pressure clients to accept unfavorable plea deals, and we are always willing to take cases to trial when warranted. Contact our office today.
*Andrew Baldwin, Kathie Perry, Maxwell Wiley, Kelly Pyle, and Michael C. Cunningham are Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialists, as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Find out why having a Board-Certified* Criminal Trial Specialist as your defense lawyer is important here.