Connecticut Child Abuse Defense Lawyers

Attorneys for Crimes Against Children, Risk of Injury to a Minor, and Child Pornography Charges in Hartford

State and Federal law enforcement authorities take a hard stance on criminal cases involving crimes against children, such as child abuse, child sexual assault, child pornography, and risk of injury to minors. At Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC, we have more than 60 years of combined experience protecting the rights and interests of clients facing serious criminal charges. Contact our Hartford, Connecticut law firm for a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your rights with an experienced attorney.

Risk of Injury to a Minor

The charge of risk of injury to a minor is extremely broad. It is often added as a separate charge to another offense. At any time that a person's alleged conduct is seen as impairing or endangering the health, welfare, morals, or physical or mental safety of a child under the age of 16, they may be charged with risk of injury to a minor.

The mere physical presence of a child under the age of 16 at or near a location at which another crime is alleged to take place will almost certainly lead to the additional charge of risk of injury to a minor. Therefore, it is possible for a person to be charged with this offense even when the alleged crime was not intended against a child. Examples of cases which may lead to an additional charge for risk of injury to a minor include:

• Domestic disputes when a child is present in the room or the household, as well as those involving accusations of child abuse
• Drunk driving when a child is present in the vehicle or an accident caused by an intoxicated driver in which a minor is in one of the vehicles
• Possession of drugs in a home or vehicle when a minor is present
• Sexual assault or attempted sexual assault on a minor
• Any other criminal activity when a minor is present, if it is alleged that the minor's health, welfare, morals, or safety are compromised due to the offense

Crimes Against Children

Our law firm is experienced in handling cases involving crimes against children at both the state and federal levels. We understand the serious and sensitive nature of these cases. In addition to handling criminal cases involving risk of injury to a minor, we are also skilled in defending clients who have been charged with other child-related crimes, such as:

• Child abuse/assault
• Child sexual assault/child sexual abuse/child molestation
• Possession or distribution of child pornography
• Internet solicitation of a minor for actual sexual contact and/or gratification
• Other crimes involving children

Child Pornography

Charges related to the possession and/or distribution of child pornography may occur if a person is arrested for offenses such as sexual assault, internet solicitation, or other crimes involving a minor. A person's computer may be seized as potential evidence. When reviewing the evidence, specially trained investigators can recover material on the computer's hard drive, even if a person believed that the materials had been completely deleted or erased.

Many employers today also closely monitor their employees' use of company computers. Any misuse or unauthorized use of a computer by an employee can not only lead to termination, but illegal activity may be reported to law enforcement. This may lead to an examination of the computer's hard drive, and if illegal materials are discovered, a person could face charges for child pornography or other related crimes.

Contact a Skilled Hartford Crimes Against Children Defense Attorney

If you have been arrested for a crime involving children, such as child sexual abuse, child pornography, or risk of injury to a minor, it is critical to have an experienced criminal law attorney advocating for your interests. Contact our firm at 860-290-8690 to set up a free initial consultation and learn how we can help you defend against these charges.

We are available to meet with you in the evenings and on weekends. We provide legal services through hourly rates and retainer plans, and in some cases, flat-fee services may be available. We take all major credit cards, including Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express.