Indianapolis Sex Crime Defense Lawyers

Child Molestation Charges

Molestation is defined as the maltreatment or harassment of a person and involves the act of unwanted and indecent advances for the sexual gratification of the offender.  When a child is the recipient of the unwanted sexual advances or contact, it is considered to be child molestation.  Child molestation is a crime that is charged more often than most people realize in Indianapolis.  Even though it is a relatively common criminal offense, is it a very serious charge and those convicted will face harsh penalties.  Not only do child molestation charges pose a risk to the defendant’s freedom, but they also carry a tremendous stigma that could potentially affect a person for the rest of their life.  If a person is convicted of child molestation in Indianapolis they may be ordered to become a registered sex offender, which will have a huge effect on their personal and public life.  Depending upon the extent of the child molestation charges, a registered sex offender’s whereabouts are always known by the police and the community may even be notified of their presence in neighborhoods and other public arenas.

Indianapolis Child Molestation Attorneys

At Schembs Sweeney Law, our attorneys have seen many cases where child molestation allegations were false or unsupported.  People in certain professional occupations are required by law to report any suspicions of child molestation, and although these laws were designed to help facilitate the safety and well-being of children, it can backfire leaving an adult’s reputation permanently tarnished.  Doctors, teachers, and day care workers at times can falsely sense that a child is a victim of molestation, and in these cases it is very important to have an Indianapolis criminal defense attorney to expose the falseness of these allegations. 

If you or someone you love is under investigation for child molestation or has already been charged, you should immediately contact an Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer at Schembs Sweeney Law!