What to do if my husband was accused of molesting a 14 year old in our bed?
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What to do if my husband was accused of molesting a 14 year old in our bed?
The incident allegedly happened about 1 1/2 years ago. The mother did not press charges until 2 months later. There is no evidence but hearsay it’s our word against hers, yet they arrested him on a warrant last night. How is this possible?
Asked on October 30, 2013 under Criminal Law, Virginia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given the serious nature that your spouse has found himself in, he should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as posisble. One in your locality can be found on attorneypages.com. Given the serious nature of molestation of a minor, law enforcement submitted a report and the ditsrict attorney's office felt that there was probable cause that a crime was committed.
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