For many people, more is at stake in a criminal case involving allegations of violence or sexual abuse against children than in many other types of criminal matters. Potential consequences go beyond the possibility of jail, fines and penalties or a criminal record. A conviction may cause you to lose the most precious thing in your life: your relationship with your children or with children whom you love to teach or care for in your profession. You may lose your parental rights or your ability to be hired for a job that involves direct contact with minors. You may even be required to register as a child sexual offender for life.
For these reasons, you are urged to talk to an experienced, aggressive, effective criminal defense lawyer as soon as you have even heard rumors regarding the accusations against you. Resist the temptation to discuss your case with your spouse, your employer or coworkers, neighbors or law enforcement investigators. Attempting to dig your way out of criminal charges of child abuse could result in digging yourself deeper in a hole and could make defense in your case difficult to impossible.
Criminal Defense Law Firm Serving Anne Arundel County · Child Sexual Abuse Lawyer
A conviction on charges of child abuse or child sexual abuse may result in the loss of your freedom, your reputation and your parental rights. An experienced defense lawyer can help you take immediate steps to protect your rights and your future.
At the Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter, Attorney at Law, I have more than 25 years of experience defending people throughout Maryland who are accused of abusing children. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your Anne Arundel County child sexual abuse or physical child abuse case at one of my law offices.
Take Responsibility Through Participation in Recommended Treatment Programs
If your case will go to court, your attorney will most likely encourage you to enroll in a parenting class or sexual disorder treatment program. Voluntarily seeking treatment can help reduce punishment and penalties that you will face if you are convicted.
Free Consultation With an Experienced Maryland Physical Child Abuse Attorney
If you face child abuse or child sexual abuse charges in Anne Arundel County or anywhere in Maryland, contact me, criminal defense attorney Charles L. Waechter, at my Baltimore, Annapolis, Bel Air or Ocean City law offices.
