Fairfield Child Abuse Defense Attorneys

Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Solano County, California

Of the many criminal offenses that a defendant may face, child abuse is definitely one of the most serious. The nature of a child abuse case alone is often enough to draw public attention and increasingly harsh treatment and sentencing by law enforcement and judges. However, it is a fact that not all child abuse allegations are true. It is estimated that approximately 50% of child abuse accusations are false.

A Fairfield child abuse defense lawyer at our firm can help you. Maas Law Offices was established with the intention of protecting the rights of defendants in serious felony and misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County, California. Our criminal defense lawyers are extremely familiar with California law as it relates to child abuse cases. We use this knowledge combined with our experience in defense representation to provide our clients with the highest quality legal counsel.

Types of Child Abuse Cases

You will require aggressive and competent representation regardless of the nature of your child abuse charges. A seasoned criminal defense attorney at our office can help you if your case involves child neglect, shaken baby syndrome or threats against a child. It is estimated that nearly half of all child abuse accusations are false, and innocent victims are put away every year because of lack of defense. If you or a loved one has experienced false accusations of physical abuse or sexual abuse, a lawyer from our firm can help you bring the truth to light. Charges of emotional abuse may be difficult to defend against because no physical injury needs to be present. Belittling, humiliating, or ignoring a child may be classified as emotional abuse, and child protective services has been known to get involved in cases of severe emotional abuse allegations.

Exploitation charges may involve propositioning a child for sexual activity, child pornography or similar offenses like human trafficking. The state of California treats child exploitation as a federal offense, and you may be defending your rights against a U.S. federal prosecuting lawyer. You need the best aggressive legal representation that you can find in a time like this. Contact our firm for more questions about child exploitation charges, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy or sexual assault charges. We believe that all child abuse charges should be taken in a very grave manner, and that is why it is important to hire a child abuse defense lawyer immediately.

Our legal team strongly recommends that you protect your Fifth Amendment rights at once and remain silent about your charges to any law officials. It is important that you do not release any information unless directed to do so by your lawyer. Even a potentially innocent statement can turn into evidence against your case. Call our firm today to take advantage of our free case evaluation to determine if our firm is right for your case. We can answer all of your most frequently asked questions and help protect your future!

Any child abuse charge has the potential to lead to serious penalties, including long-term imprisonment, fines, community service, probation, and sex offender registration. You may lose custody of your children or may lose your professional licenses. You may not be able to work with or around children ever again. In the face of these serious and life-changing consequences, you need to consult a Fairfield child abuse defense attorney as soon as possible.

Contact a Fairfield Child Abuse Defense Lawyer

Taking on cases throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County from our offices in Fairfield, California, the defense lawyers at Maas Law Offices are here to help you if you are facing allegations of child abuse. We offer a free case evaluation to discuss your particular charges, answer your questions and let you know what an attorney can do to help. There is no obligation, and you will then be able to make an informed decision that will positively affect your future.

If you are facing child abuse charges in Solano County, do not wait to contact a Fairfield child abuse defense attorney at Maas Law Offices.

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