In today’s society, the mere allegation of a , is enough to destroy a person’s reputation. The media will put a person’s mugshot on the nightly news, and friends and neighbors will that the accused is indeed guilty. People tend to be reluctant to believe that or that some mistake may have been made. In our experience, false allegations abound in sexual assault cases.
Whether the case involves a child victim that is being coached by another parent, or a past intimate partner who is now claiming that the sexual involvement was not consensual, there are many motivations that drive someone to falsely claim sexual assault. Regardless of the motivation of the complainant, a sexual offense allegation is a serious matter that can have a significant impact on a person’s life. It should not be taken lightly. You should contact a proven sexual assault defense attorney at the first sign of an allegation and you should NOT make any statements to anyone except your attorney.
Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty | False Allegations Defense AttorneysAt Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC, we know that the law says you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, sometimes it is necessary to fight to maintain your innocence. Our Fort Worth sexual assault lawyers are ready to fight for you. We will go to trial if that is what it takes to protect you from these life-changing allegations.
Sex Crimes Defense Strategies | Experienced Sex Crimes AttorneyMost sex crimes allegations come down to he said/she said. This makes it difficult for prosecutors to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that rape or another sex crime took place. We know how to find the flaws in the prosecution’s evidence, thoroughly investigating DNA evidence, rape kits and other evidence. We will attack the evidence and seek to get the case dismissed if it is weak. Our lawyers will work hard to protect your rights, reputation and privacy, while thoroughly preparing to defend you at trial if necessary.
