Falsely Accused of Child Molestation? Here is What You Need to Know Over the past few years child abuse has gained attention and this means that more people are being accused, more children and their families are coming forward and the outcomes are considerably harsher for those who have been found guilty. Of course this is fantastic news for any parent, but the biggest nightmare for anyone who has been falsely accused of child molestation. In the event you are accused of child molestation, it's recommended to secure legal counsel as quickly as possible. Don't wait before securing the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is admitted to practice in your local area. The sooner you receive legal advise on how to proceed, the better. How you handle yourself from the minute you are accused will have an impact on the final resolution. If you are picked up by the police and taken to the station for questioning. Don't fight or argue. Go through the process, but ensure you advise the police that you want to exercise your rights to your lawyer being present at any interrogations. This way your child molestation lawyer can ensure your case is handled professionally and that you don't incriminate yourself any further. As you return to society while your case is being negotiated and handled by your child molestation lawyer you want to limit any accusations against yourself by avoiding being around any children without another adult being present. While it may come naturally to you to be around children on your own, to ensure you are not accused any further, always ensure another adult is present, whether you are a teacher, swimming coach or librarian, for example. Ensure you think before you act, even when fooling around with your children, nephews or nieces Avoid any behavior that could be seen as I nappropriate. What does this mean? Don't tell dirty jokes when children are around, if you are playing around with the children, eliminate any horseplay to avoid the risk of it being seen as inappropriate. Protect yourself at all times during this daunting time. If you have been accused of child molestation during your custody battle, which unfortunately is very common, then ensure you keep a good relationship with your children throughout the process. Cutting yourself off from your children can be seen as a negative, maybe a sign of guilt. Rather keep your good relationship with your kids,