An Overly Broad Law With Dire Consequences
You can be found guilty of sexual assault of a child, and subject to severe penalties, including incarceration in prison for the rest of your natural life for merely touching a child's chest area over her clothes.
In the eyes of the law, there is no difference between touching the private parts of a child over his or her clothing and full-blown sexual intercourse with a minor.
The sexual assault law is a trap that ensnares many innocent people. If convicted, the sentence can be wildly out of proportion to the alleged crime. That is why it is imperative to select an experienced sex crimes defense lawyer who has successfully represented clients charged with sexual assault on a child.
At McClintock & McClintock P.C., our criminal defense attorneys know every nuance of this law and know how to achieve the best possible results for clients charged with sexual assault of a minor.
What's the Motive?
We have successfully represented people who were falsely accused of this crime by family members or others who had an ulterior motive. Sometimes, this allegation is made out of anger or a desire for retribution in a divorce. Other times, adults jump to conclusions or the child misunderstands what "good touch" and "bad touch" really mean.
Sexual assault on a child covers contact with any child younger than age 15 if the accused person is at least four years older than the alleged victim. Thus, an 18-year-old who dates a 14-year-old can be charged with a serious sex crime.
We Can Help
If you have been charged with sexual assault on a child, why not put our strength and experience on your side? Contact McClintock & McClintock P.C. in Colorado Springs for a free consultation.
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