Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney
How to Handle a Child Witness
If you are facing charges of child abuse, it is likely there is a child who made the allegations against you. It is also likely that she or he will testify in court against you. How a defense attorney handles a child witness has a significant impact on the outcome of the case.
At The Law Office of Richard Lougee, Attorney Rick Lougee works to protect the rights of those facing criminal charges in Arizona, including charges relating to child abuse and sex offenses. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Carefully Working With Children to Find the Truth
Many adults believe that children are innocent, naïve and trustworthy. If a child makes an allegation of sex abuse against an adult, many times, he or she is instantly deemed honest and believable. Teams of professionals, expert witnesses and Child Protective Services quickly spring into action. Within a short period, the adult finds himself or herself in the midst of a media flurry and facing charges of child abuse.
As an attorney experienced in defending clients from child abuse charges, Attorney Rick Lougee understands how careful one must be when providing aggressive defense when a child is a witness for the prosecution. There is a delicate balance between aggressively representing a client and forcefully pursuing a line of questioning with a child on the witness stand.
Most of the time, children do not fully understand the potential life-altering results for those they accuse of crimes; after all, they are just children. Reputations are destroyed, careers are ended and freedom is snatched away — even if the allegations prove false. Mr. Lougee works to obtain the truth and protect his clients' rights while helping a child to understand the significant consequences his or her allegations bring.
Contact us at the Law Office of Richard L. Lougee
Contact us at the Law Office of Richard L. Lougee for a free initial consultation and to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer about your felony criminal defense. Call 520-777-9667 or toll-free at 866-958-9975 to schedule an appointment. When your life is at stake, get the defense you deserve.
