Continuing Course of Conduct

Child Sex Abuse Lawyer: Continuing Course of Conduct

When the state charges an individual with criminal activity, it must be specific in its allegations. Suspects charged with robbing a bank, for example, have an indictment that details a specific time, a specific place and a specific date.

A glaring exception to this rule is made in cases of child sexual abuse that allegedly occurred over a long period of time. For example, a defendant may be charged with participating in a continuing course of unlawful sexual conduct with a child over a ten-year span.

The jury only has to find that the acts occurred during that time span. The continuing course of conduct charge makes the defense more difficult. The experienced child sex abuse attorney knows what specific motions must be filed to take away the advantage that the prosecution has in these cases.

Tom's Passion and Mission: Aggressively Defending the Falsely Accused
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After thoroughly reviewing the facts of the case, the police reports and other evidence, Thomas A. Pavlinic, Esquire mounts a vigorous defense against continuing course of conduct charges.

Tom will seek an explanation for why the child made a false allegation. Perhaps the child was coerced into making statements suggested by others. If the child's testimony has been tainted by suggestive or coercive interview techniques, Tom will seek to challenge the testimony.

Did a teenager with an ax to grind knowingly and maliciously make these false accusations? Everyone knows how malicious an unthinking teenager can be, particularly if he or she is involved with drugs, alcohol or a bad peer group. Tom will strive to uncover the real reason behind these claims and will fight to clear the charges against you.

To learn more about Tom's successes for clients accused of participating in a continuing course of sexual conduct with a child, please contact The Law Office of Thomas A. Pavlinic today to arrange a free consultation and case assessment.

Located in Annapolis, Maryland, Tom Pavlinic represents people falsely accused of participating in a continuing course of conduct involving child sexual abuse throughout the nation.