Child abuse allegations are extremely serious charges that must be defended by an experienced lawyer who knows how to present your defense in a highly emotionally charged and traumatic situation. Many times an allegation of child abuse will surface in the context of a divorce proceeding, child custody battle or blended family situation. You need the effective representation of a defense attorney who has trial experience in child abuse prosecutions.
When the victim of an alleged crime is a child, passions and prejudice are fueled in the minds of jurors and judges. Prosecuting attorneys will vigorously pursue anyone they suspect of child abuse. You need an experienced legal defender who knows when to fight and when to compromise in these difficult cases.
Ward Stafford Clay, Attorney at Law, is a former San Diego Deputy District Attorney. As a former prosecutor, he has prosecuted child abuse cases and knows the methods and tactics used by prosecutors to obtain convictions. Mr. Clay also knows when prosecutors make mistakes. Many child abuse charges can result from a misunderstanding of actions, false accusations and even outright manipulation of a child witness by detectives or investigators. It is important to retain an experienced attorney to investigate and examine child abuse allegations as soon as they surface.
Mr. Clay is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. He will provide aggressive legal representation to protect your legal rights, your reputation and your freedom. Since 1991, he has focused his practice of law on the defense of criminal cases in state and federal courts of San Diego.
Contact Ward Stafford Clay, Attorney at Law, by e-mail or by phone. Call 619-272-6914 or toll free at 888-546-2109 to schedule a free initial consultation. All calls and consultations are confidential.
The Defense You Need When Facing Complex Criminal Charges
Child abuse cases can be complex. The minds of children are not yet fully developed, and they are subject to the power of suggestion. Many times children are reluctant to testify against an alleged abuser. Sometimes prosecutors attempt to exclude them from testifying in an open courtroom, which can lead to inaccurate testimony.
Besides the difficulty of obtaining accurate testimony, it is difficult to know for certain if a child truly understands an accused abuser's actions. Adults are often misunderstood by children. Disciplinary actions and other physical and emotional conduct may be misinterpreted. Just because a child is hurt physically or emotionally, does not necessarily mean that the child was abused under the law.
Mr. Clay will assist you in preparing the appropriate and effective defense in most child abuse allegations, including the unlawful touching of a minor, child neglect, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Contact San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Ward Stafford Clay
It is important that you immediately retain legal defense representation if you learn that you are being accused of child abuse charges. Contact San Diego child abuse defense attorney Ward Stafford Clay today. Call the office at 619-272-6914 or toll free at 888-546-2109 to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation. Mr. Clay represents clients in all San Diego County courthouses, including El Cajon, Vista, Chula Vista and San Diego.
Timely response to questions and meeting requests by e-mail are also provided.
