If you are facing a serious criminal charge like corporal injury on a child, then you need a serious domestic violence attorney who can fight for your rights. That attorney is Law Office of Michael L. Fell. We know that in this situation, it might feel as though the entire world is against you. We are not. Keep reading to learn how we can help and then contact us at (949) 585-9055 for a free legal consultation.

The First Step is a Proactive Strategy

You do not want to wait for the prosecution to move before you decide how to handle your case. You need a proactive legal strategy from the beginning. What does this mean for you? It means that you should contact a defense attorney as soon as possible – even if charges have not yet been filed. If you have reason to believe that you are suspected of, or are being investigated for, injury to a child, then you should contact an attorney right away.

No, Hiring an Attorney Early Does Not Make You Look Guilty

One of the most common reasons people tell us that they hesitated to call us is because they worried it would make them look guilty. After all, if they did nothing wrong, why shouldn’t they talk to the prosecution and tell them the truth? Because people can be wrongly convicted. Because circumstantial evidence coupled with the high emotions around this particular topic can lead people to find you guilty even when there is not enough solid evidence to prove it.

The sooner you contact an attorney, the better. If charges have not yet been filed, we might be able to work with the prosecution to show that they do not have enough evidence to convict. We may be able to discuss with them what really happened so that charges are not filed in the first place. This is the best possible outcome for your case and it is only possible if you call us as soon as you know you are a suspect.

Yes, There Are Defense Options

While everything depends on the facts of your case, there are often fruitful defense options that can help you stay out of jail. We will consider all options and all evidence to find the best possible outcome for you. For example, we might be able to show that the allegations are part of an invented story due to a family law dispute, such as a custody disagreement.

We might be able to show that the injuries were caused by something else entirely or that you did cause them but they were the result of legal discipline. Finally, remember that it is a requirement of this crime that you had the intention to harm the child. If it was all an accident, then you are not guilty of corporal injury on a child. Contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell now at (949) 585-9055 to request a free legal consultation and learn what your options are.