Defending Allegations of Sex Crimes by a Trusted Person
When a parent entrusts a minor child to another person to care for, and that person sexually assaults the child, he or she can be charged with sexual assault by one in a position of trust.
This charge carries all the possible negative consequences of sexual assault on a child and more, because the person in a position of trust has a higher duty of care to the child.
Easy to Make, Difficult to Prove
These types of accusations are easy to make but difficult to prove. At McClintock & McClintock P.C. in Colorado Springs, our sex crimes defense attorneys have successfully represented many clients facing these charges, including:
- Teachers
- Daycare workers
- Babysitters
- Family members
- Parents of the child's friends
- Neighbors
- Sunday school teachers
A person in a position of trust is someone whom the parent has given the power to control the child. To be convicted of this crime, the accused must have been in a position of trust at the time the alleged assault occurred.
If a teacher has sex with a student during summer break, for example, he or she would likely be charged with sexual assault on a child rather than sexual assault by one in a position of trust.
An Epidemic of False Allegations
Our attorneys are skilled in talking to children in a way that shows the inconsistencies in their stories and creates doubt in the mind of jurors. We also know that false allegations are common among children and can become epidemic. In one case, we found several girls in one school who wrote in their journals that they planned to make false allegations of sexual assault by their stepfathers.
We understand how devastating these charges can be and our lawyers know how to help. Please contact us to discuss your case. The initial consultation is free of charge.
Learn More: Visit Our Sexual Assault by One in a Position of Trust Law Page.
