Understand the Myths about Child Abuse
Child abuse is a terrible crime that should be prosecuted aggressively by law enforcement officials and prosecutors. Unfortunately, in many cases, individuals who have done nothing wrong are falsely accused of child abuse and are assumed to be guilty based on myths and "facts" that cannot be proven. It is important to understand and expose these myths so innocent individuals are not wrongly prosecuted and charged with child abuse.
At the Law Office of Richard L. Lougee, criminal defense lawyer Rick Lougee understands these myths and advises his clients on how myths may be used to build a case against them. For more than 30 years, Mr. Lougee has defended clients charged with felony crimes in Arizona and the Southwestern United States. He understands the horror of being charged with a crime you did not commit.
If this has happened to you or someone you love, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced attorney you can rely upon for your criminal defense.
We Build Your Defense on Facts, Not Myths
The people who investigate and prosecute crimes involving children operate with their own unique set of beliefs. These generally include:
- Children don't lie about things "like this"
- A recantation is proof of the original allegations
- One of every three females and one of every six males has experienced sexual abuse at some point in their lives
- Most sexual abuse allegations are eventually substantiated
- Physical examinations can provide conclusive proof of abuse
- Precocious sexual knowledge is indicative of abuse
- Children who are sexually abused will "repress memories" of the experience
As to each of these claims, there is little or no reputable professional literature to support it. These are "advocacy facts" taught in training seminars by prosecutors and therapists to police and to CPS investigators. Unfortunately, these are myths that can adversely affect the progress of virtually every criminal case involving a child.
If you are faced with charges of child abuse or sexual child abuse, you need to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately to begin your defense.
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.
