Basic Facts about Defending Child Abuse Allegations:

The large majority of child sexual abuse allegations involve alleged victims who have "normal" medical examinations

Contrary to common myth, a person can be convicted of child abuse solely on the word or testimony of the alleged victim, even if the alleged victim's testimony is inconsistent and/or contradictory.

An aggressive defense strategy is imperative in child abuse cases.  One of the most unique obstacles in child abuses cases is that you must actually prove that you did not commit the abuse rather than rely on the State not being able to prove that you did.

Court evidentiary rules have been relaxed on behalf of alleged child abuse victims, thus making it easier to convict the accused

Contrary to common myth, defense lawyers are not allowed to "beat-up" or badger alleged child abuse victims when they testify on the stand

Contrary to common myth, defense lawyers are not generally allowed to question an alleged child abuse victim about their sexual history do to the rape shield law