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FLORIDA CHILD ABUSE CHARGE

False Accusation • Child Molestation
Crimes Against Children • Sexual Assault on a Child

Orlando Child Abuse Attorney
Florida Criminal Lawyer for Falsely Accused

An accusation of child abuse or molestation can have severe legal aftermath and sex registration for life.

In the past several years, there has been a paramount increase in accusations of crimes against children. The media is constantly reporting on sexual assaults on children, child abuse, molestation, pornography, neglect and other child-related crimes.

Those accused of child molestation, abuse or sexual assault crimes are despised, ostracized and/or shunned by society even if the accusation is false. The mere mention or suspicion of child molestation or sexual assault crimes is enough to have someone chased out of the community or thrown out of his/her profession.

A conviction could mean a lifetime registration as a child sex offender.

Florida Law
Most child abuse or molestation cases are charged under Florida Penal Code Sections 288(a) and 288.5(a).

  • Section (a) states that any person who commits a lewd or lascivious act on a child under the age of 14 is guilty of a felony punishable in the state prison for 3 to 8 years. Each act constitutes one charge. Section (a) states that any person who engages in 3 or additional acts of substantial sexual conduct with a child under the age of 14, or 3 or additional acts of lewd and lascivious conduct, is guilty of continuous sexual abuse on a child. This crime is also a felony punishable with 6 to 16 years in the state prison.
The law defines lewd and lascivious act as any touching to arouse, appeal to, or gratify the sexual desires of either party. However, touching is not a obligated element of the accused offense.

Contact an Attorney Immediately
If in fact you have been falsely accused or suspected of child abuse or molestation, or you're being investigated or charged formally of a crime against children, it is critically significant to entrust your case to an experienced attorney who comprehends the law and how to defend these types of cases.

Whatever you do, do not attempt to defend this matter on your own or with advice from family members. If in fact you have been contacted by the police for an interview, do NOT talk to them unless your attorney is present. Anything you say to the police can and will be used against you.

The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. is experienced in criminal defense for child abuse, molestation, sexual assaults and child-related sex offenses in Orlando and Central Florida. His team has successfully defended against the majority cases involving false accusations by children and has maintain a number of falsely-accused individuals from going to prison.

Contact The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. NOW for a free evaluation.

Florida Child Sex Abuse Charges

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I have been falsely accused of child sexual abuse. What should I do?

Immediately contact an attorney before talking with anyone else, particularly the police. Make sure you consult with an attorney with specific experience in the area of child abuse/molestation cases.

2. If I'm innocent of the allegations or charges, can I represent myself?

Child abuse allegations are very severe and are vigorously prosecuted even when there's very little evidence to support the charges. In fact, you could be arrested and prisoned even if the allegations are false. Do not attempt to talk your way out of the situation, and do not believe that telling the truth will assist you. You need to let an experienced attorney assist you with this difficult process.

3. What if the prosecution doesn't have enough to prove their case?

We live in hysterical times, and prosecutors often don't need much evidence to prove guilt in a child abuse case. Juries often favor the child no matter what. You must work with your attorney and defense team to be sure your case is presented effectively and consistently.




If in fact you have been arrested or under investigation for Child Abuse in Florida, it is significant that you hire an experienced Orlando Child Abuse criminal defense attorney to represent you. The Orlando Criminal Defense Law Firm. will work relentlessly to mount a successful defense to the charges with which you have been charged. As a former Assistant United States Attorney for nearly 10 years, William H. Bryan III is well versed in the strategies and tactics of the prosecution and can predict and anticipate the next move and how to aggressively defend Child Abuse in the state of Florida. We are a strong defender of our clients' consitutional rights and will do everything in our power to protect and defend them. William H. Bryan III, Esq. is an aggressive Orlando Child Abuse criminal defense lawyer who will organize and prepare every aspect of your Child Abuse case up to and including trial.
 
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Orlando Criminal Defense represents individuals accused of Child Abuse in Florida including Orlando, Kissimmee, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers in the following counties: Orange County, Broward County, Putnam County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Volusia County, Brevard County and Palm Beach County.