Being accused of any type of sexual act can carry a significant risk of serious consequences, including up to life in prison. No matter the evidence against you, or the lack of it, prepare yourself with the guidance of a Tempe sexual molestation defense lawyer. At Suzuki Law Offices, we bring aggressive legal defense to protect our clients from the worst possible outcome under the law.
Our Tempe sex crimes lawyer is a former prosecutor, having worked years on the other side of the courtroom. That experience goes a long way when building a defense to sexual molestation charges that can derail your life.
Examples of Sexual Molestation Claims
As noted, molestation can happen to anyone of any age when a person engages in unwanted sexual conduct with another person. Though it does not fit the full profile of rape in terms of sexual intercourse or oral sexual conduct, sexual molestation can occur in various ways with tragic outcomes. Examples might include:
- Touching the genital area of a child or adult
- Touching a child’s female breast
- Non-touching offenses, including indecent exposure
- Exposing a child to pornography
- Masturbating in front of a child
Any type of unwanted action like this can be considered molestation. In situations where a child is engaged in sexual assault activities, such as rape or forced oral sexual conduct, the risk of additional penalties is much higher. Talk to our Tempe criminal defense lawyer today.
Sexual Molestation Defined
Sexual molestation, which can occur to both adults and children, is typically associated with sexual assault acts, meaning there was no sexual intercourse or oral sexual conduct, but there was unwanted sexual contact. Under ARS §13-1405, those charged with sexual assault against a minor could face felony charges.
Sexual molestation is different from sexual abuse as well, though it is very common for these terms to be used interchangeably. Sexual molestation refers, in most cases, to a single event or an isolated series of events that occur during a limited amount of time. Sexual abuse refers to behavior that continues over a period of time, often involving more than one act.
Sexual molestation is also a term frequently used to refer to sexual acts against very young children, including infants, and sexual abuse typically refers to acts against those who are older, including teens. In all situations, any type of sexual conduct with a minor falls under the state’s dangerous crimes against children law. That could cause a person to face false years in prison if convicted. Call Suzuki Law Offices today.
How Our Sexual Molestation Defense Attorney in Tempe Can Help You
Anyone accused of crimes like this should take them seriously. That means contacting a lawyer from our firm immediately. We encourage you not to make statements or even try to defend yourself until you have a lawyer working with you. We will provide you with exceptional legal support, including:
- Protect your rights. It is very common for those facing serious claims like this to be coerced into a confession or otherwise put into a dangerous position. We protect your rights.
- Investigate your case fully. Our legal team immediately begins building a case for you after conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of your situation and reviewing the evidence the prosecutor has.
- Negotiate fiercely for you. Not every case can be proven that you are innocent. In situations where that is not possible, expect our legal team to work tirelessly to pursue fair legal action to reduce the consequences you face.
Throughout our decades of experience, we have worked on the other side of the court, building strong cases against people as prosecutors. Yet, now, we know the importance of providing people with the real legal support they need, including protecting their name and future through criminal defense law. When you hire our legal team, you gain an advocate dedicated to fighting for you.
Building a Defense Strategy You Can Rely On
With decades of experience, our Tempe sexual molestation defense attorney knows how to build a strong case for those accused of crimes like this.
After analyzing all the information in your case, our attorneys will develop a defense strategy specifically tailored to address the weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case. Some of the potential strategies that may apply in your situation include the following:
- Credibility of the accused: Simple, sometimes the person accusing another of a crime like this is not someone who can be trusted. Even in situations where the alleged victim is a child, demonstrating that they are not capable of maintaining credibility is often important for your case.
- Exaggeration of claims: In some situations, our legal team will build a case based on the minor’s lack of understanding of what constitutes sexual contact. They may not be lying about what occurred, but they may have misunderstood the intentions.
- Mistaken identity: In some situations, the wrong person is facing accusations. This is not uncommon when the alleged victim is a minor who may not understand the full repercussions of naming an innocent person as the at-fault party.
- Alibi: Building an alibi for you may be another strategy we employ to support you throughout this legal process. Family, friends, strangers, or others can help demonstrate that you could not have engaged in the claims made against you.
- Adult influence: Children may make statements influenced solely by what an adult tells them. This can sway any situation against you, and proving this happened could protect your future.
Examining all the information in your case, you can expect our lawyer to create a comprehensive strategy for you. When you meet with us, we will always be upfront with you about the reality of what you are facing. We will also always work tirelessly to build a strategy for your future. You can find more information in our frequently asked questions section.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Sexual Molestation Defense Lawyer in Tempe
When you are facing charges or accusations like this, take them seriously by contacting a Tempe sexual molestation defense lawyer from our firm.
At Suzuki Law Offices, we have the experience you can rely on to get you through this challenging time in your life. Expect our comprehensive legal support to guide you through the entire process confidently.
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