Child Abuse

Rockville, Maryland, Child Abuse Defense Lawyer

One of the worst nightmares anyone can face is to be falsely accused of a crime such as child neglect, child abuse or a sexual abuse of a child. Prompt assistance from a lawyer is essential to avoid or lessen damages to your reputation, your freedom, your employment and your parental rights.

Sex crimes against children

Sex charges, such as child molestation, child pornography and solicitation of a child over the Internet, are very serious and may involve not only imprisonment but also registration as a sex offender. Even if the state elects to drop charges, your reputation can be ruined.

If you have been charged with a child sex crime, you must take action. If there is a legal defense in your sex crime case, it should be aggressively pursued.

If the abuse did occur, there are things you can do to minimize consequences. Mr. Banks may suggest you enroll in a treatment program to present you in a favorable light to the court. The treatment should be started well before your case goes to final prosecution.

Child neglect and child endangerment

Charges such as family violence, child neglect or child endangerment can result in you being charged with a crime. They can also involve a civil case involving Maryland Child Protective Services (CPS). If not handled properly, the civil case can result in the loss of your parental rights and your child becoming a ward of the state.

One of the most common incidents that leads to child neglect or endangerment charges is leaving a child in a car. Charges are often filed after a concerned citizen sees a child alone in a car and calls police.

Free attorney consultation for criminal and personal injury matters: If you have been charged with child abuse in Maryland, call 301-251-9161 or fill out our contact form to discuss your case with an experienced Rockville criminal defense lawyer.