When you are faced with a felony sex charge, an attorney who has regularly advised and represented clients in sex offense matters can help explain your rights, your legal options and consequences. To learn more about legal services, contact our firm to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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If you have been charged with a sex offense in Pennsylvania, you can expect a tough fight from the prosecution and serious consequences for a conviction. At the Bucks County law offices of Attorney Niels C. Eriksen, we will be by your side every step of the way. Answering any and all questions you may have, we will help you do everything you can to build the best possible defense.
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If you are convicted of a sex offense in Pennsylvania, you will be subject to Megan's Law, which means mandatory sex offense registration. Regardless of the nature of your crime and your jail sentence, this will haunt you the rest of your life. You want to do everything you can to minimize its impact and reduce your sentence to a non-sex offense, if possible. Contact a lawyer today to find out what you can do.
With so much riding on the results of your sex offense case, make sure you know what you are up against and what you can do to fight the charges. With over a decade of experience protecting the accused facing federal and state sex offenses, we can answer any questions you have and we will make sure you explore all your options for the best possible defense. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and find out more.
False Allegations
False allegations may occur, most often in child sex-abuse situations. An adult may have influenced a child's allegation or the child may have based his or her accusation on an overactive imagination. Public awareness of child abuse has increased and more reports of possible abuse are being made, but not all reports are substantiated. Also, even good-faith accusations may not be true and false allegations may be made to harm the accused. If you find yourself the victim of false allegations, Law Office of Niels C. Eriksen Jr., LLC in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, can help you take immediate action to defend yourself.
What to Do Legally?
If you are innocent of claims brought against you, you may assume that the truth will prevail. However, you must not passively sit back and wait if false accusations are raised. Even if you know that you are innocent, trust that the truth will win or believe that the accuser will change his or her mind, you must immediately consult with an attorney who can safeguard your interests and assist you in the charge being brought against you.
Upon contacting your attorney, apprise him or her of all relevant facts, voice your questions and concerns and keep him or her up to date of all developments after your meeting. Your attorney may ask you to get in touch with friends, neighbors, co-workers, family members and other individuals who may be willing to testify on your behalf. Also, do not admit to anything you did not do. Sometimes, admitting to a lesser charge may seem easier than defending yourself, but a sex-offense conviction has many long-lasting and far-reaching implications that can affect your future employment, friendships and family relationships. If you are falsely accused of a sex offense, you cannot risk delaying your defense. A criminal defense lawyer can help you fight your false charge.
What Else Should I Do?
If the false accusation involves a custody dispute, maintain a positive relationship with your children. They may not understand the allegations they have made against you and are not likely to be ultimately responsible for the false allegations. If the accusations involve children other than your own, remove yourself from situations where the children are present. If such situations are unavoidable, have another adult in attendance at all times that you are around children.
Even if you know the accusations are false, take them seriously and obtain legal help, but try to continue your normal life. It may be helpful to remind yourself that societal interests require that all child sexual-abuse accusations be investigated. Keep a positive attitude toward the situation and be cooperative with authorities, but firm in your position. With the strong legal support of an experienced criminal defense attorney, you will be in a better position to overcome the false allegations.
Conclusion
Other than serious violent crimes, child molestation carries the greatest risk for state prison sentences, even for first-time offenders and in many states registration as a sex offender for life. Unfortunately, child molestation also carries a great risk of false accusations, whether influenced by an adult or arising out of the child's imagination. Contact Law Office of Niels C. Eriksen Jr., LLC in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to begin preparing your defense against false allegations.
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