ATLANTA SEX CRIME DEFENSE ATTORNEY

I’ve been accused of a sex crime, but not charged. What can I do?

The most common misconception is that nothing can be done prior to arrest or prior to the case being indicted. However, with these allegations, this is actually where an experienced sex crime defense lawyer can often make the biggest difference. The more proactive we are, and the more evidence we can gather that proves our client’s innocence, the better the chances that the case can be resolved prior to arrest or indictment.

How are sex crime allegations investigated?

We will spend hours learning about our client and the allegations. With our experience, we are well-versed in identifying the flaws in these cases and the circumstances that can lead to false allegations. We will be proactive in gathering evidence and tracking down witnesses that will help support our defense. This includes not only factual evidence that supports our client’s innocence, but also evidence that sheds light on the credibility or motivations of the accusers.

What kind of evidence will you gather?

The evidence that our team will gather can consist of emails, text messages, photographs, documents, social media posts, phone records, bank records, credit card records, employment records, court records, and the list goes on. Interviewing witnesses who are familiar with the accusers will also be critical in establishing the circumstances surrounding the allegation. The more we investigate, the more additional leads we will likely uncover.

What if I deleted critical evidence from my phone?

Often times, our clients unwittingly delete pictures, text messages and other communications from their phone that may be critical to their defense. If we act quickly, it is often possible to recover this deleted evidence. We work closely with computer forensics investigators and, in many instances, we’ve been able to recover the evidence that helps prove our client’s innocence.

How can I prove a child is making a false allegation?

This is a difficult question, but one that must be answered to prove our client has been falsely accused. False allegations of child molestation are more common than most believe. Over the years, we have represented many clients who have been falsely accused and we’ve been able to identify many common characteristics that have attributed to the false allegations.

At our firm, we refer to these as “the ingredients of a false allegation.” Usually children are not intentionally lying, although it does occur. The more common scenario is that the child has been exposed to highly suggestive and improper influences that create an atmosphere where a false allegation becomes possible.