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Children, have no way to defend themselves. It is up to the children’s parents and society as a whole to protect our children in everyway possible. There are great things being done in order to provide a safer and more secure environment for our children. Yet, the system isn’t perfect. According to recent reports, 30% of the investigations of child abuse cases resulted in at least one child to be a victim and in 60% of the investigations the allegations were false or unsubstantiated. Do you have any idea what your rights are if someone even accused you of hurting a child?
Here are a few crimes against children according to the statutes:
- Child Trafficking
- Child Kidnapping
- Underaged Labor
- Luring / Enticing
- Child Molestation
- Child Custody Interference
- Conveyance of a Child (unauthorized)
- Child Neglect / Battery
- Exposure to Controlled Substances
With the enormous effort underway to stop the sexual predators across the country, many people are being arrested for charges and crimes that they did not actually commit. If you have received allegations of abusing a child in any way, you should see a qualified lawyer in your area. There is no substitute to an experienced, qualified legal counsel. Do not make the mistake of interpreting the laws on your own.
If you find yourself in a child abuse case, there are important facts that you need be aware of. What are your rights? What are the penalties if you are found guilty? What should you say to the authorities? What would be better left unsaid? If you need to speak to a lawyer about your case, don’t wait, act now.
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