Child Molestation

California Child Molestation and Sexual Abuse

The minute you are arrested and charged with child molestation, you are immediately convicted in the court of public opinion. Those charged with such crimes face the scorn of their neighbors and other members of the community. At Hartnett, Smith & Associates in Redwood City, California, we will ensure that your rights are protected and your case is aggressively represented.

False claims of child molestation happen every day. The suggestibility of children is often exploited by prosecutors in an attempt to prove their case. Police interrogation can be harsh, putting pressure on you to get them to stop and move on with your life by confessing.

Keep in mind, however, that your life will never be the same after conviction for a sex offense. Sex offender registration can be very burdensome. Depending on the level you are assigned to as a sex offender, schools, day cares, and residents of the area will have to be notified. Every time you move, the process starts over. Local papers often publish a story on it, complete with your picture.

If you are being wrongly accused of child molestation, time is of the essence. At Hartnett, Smith & Associates, we will review the evidence against you and the testimony of the child or children who are making the accusation. We will go over the taped interview thoroughly to see if the child was coerced in any way into making up a story.

Your advantage in retaining an attorney at our firm is that we are not afraid to litigate a case in the courtroom if that is necessary to pursue the best outcome. Your rights and freedom are at stake. The prison you will live in following a conviction will take many forms inside and outside a jail cell.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a lawyer regarding a child molestation charge, please contact us.