Child Molestation & Abuse

Criminal accusations involving child abuse are some of the most difficult cases to defend. To make matters worse, these cases are rarely investigated by law enforcement with objectivity or fairness. Once an accusation is made, the person is assumed to be guilty and prosecutors have come to believe accusations at face value. Child abuse includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse perpetrated by another. While there are certainly true cases of child abuse, these types of cases have one of the highest rates of false accusation out of all criminal charges. There are both institutional and environmental reasons for the higher rate of false accusation.

Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Thompson are aware of the many reasons a person may come to be falsely accused of child abuse. They have both represented clients who were false accused of heinous acts involving child abuse. An accusation of child abuse alone can cause a person to lose their freedom, their livelihood, their reputation, and much more. If you have been accused of any form of child abuse, you must remember not to speak to law enforcement, and immediately contact our office. The penalties for child abuse are very serious and can include significant state prison sentences.

If you are charged with child abuse or facing other charges, you need an experienced and skilled Bakersfield child abuse & molestation defense attorney on your side. This means real experience over years, preparing and going to trial, and earning the respect of the courts and prosecutors. Avoid attorneys who do mass advertising trying to buy a name instead of paying their dues.