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Sister accusing me of trying to molest her 19 years ago

My family and I are entangled in a family dispute..My 16 yr old bro molested my daughter (7) and videotaped it..In order to back me into a corner to beg for him to be tried as a juvenile, My 24 yr old sister as accused me of molesting her when she was 6 yrs old. Is there anything that she can honestly do legally? I am innocent of these charges and this is a totally bogus charge..She lives in ILL and I am in Wyoming. she sent a letter to my mother saying that if things were not goin my brothers way to use this letter accusing me of this..I NEED HELP ASAP


Asked on 5/05/04, 12:45 am

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robert nudelman criminal defense associates

Re: Sister accusing me of trying to molest her 19 years ago

Charges of sexual molestation can be life changing. The statutes of limitations for such charges are currently being extended in may states. If you feel that these charges will be reported to the authorities it is essential that you get proper legal representation now. If I can be of any assistance to you please call me at (800) 313-9619

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Answered on 5/05/04, 11:04 am
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Sister accusing me of trying to molest her 19 years ago

Whether your brother is to be tried as a juvenile is out of your hands. The decision to attempt to try him as an adult is up to the State's Attorney, and then it needs to be approved by a judge. You should indicate to your sister that the decision is not yours, and that any accusations she may make regarding you can not have an effect upon the decision regarding your brother. Whether her accusations regarding you can have any impact depends upon many things, including the specific statute of limitations applying in the state where she says these things happened, but it is important that she know, her saying things about you has no impact regarding your brother.

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Answered on 5/05/04, 1:38 pm


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