South Florida Child / Elder Abuse

The accusation of child abuse or elder abuse can carry devastating consequences. If convicted, penalties for these types of crimes in Florida can be very serious. The repercussions from such a conviction can affect the accused for the rest of his or her life. If you or a loved one are facing charges, contact experienced South Florida child and elder abuse attorneys as soon as possible to protect the rights of the accused and the improve chances for a good outcome.

Child and elder abuse cases are prosecuted very aggressively and may be subject to the most severe penalties. In addition to a jail or prison sentence, the consequences of a conviction will have a lasting impact on your life:

• You must register as a sex offender if the abuse charge relates to sexual abuse
• You may lose visitation and custody rights of your children
• You will not be allowed to work around or with children or the elderly
• You must stay away from areas where children are often found, including schools and day care centers
• In addition, child and elder abuse convictions cannot be expunged from criminal record ⁽¹⁾

For these reasons, seeking the assistance of aggressive South Florida child or elder abuse lawyers can help you through this turbulent time. They know the law and have the resources to do a thorough investigation of your case. An experienced attorney who specializes in elder and child abuse cases will have the resources to prepare the best defense possible, based on your unique situation.

Under Florida law, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and financial abuse are some elder abuse crimes that can be charged against a person. For child abuse, a person can be charged for neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse or sexual abuse. ⁽²⁾ This is a complex area of the law and the issues can be very emotional for everyone who is involved. If you or a loved one has been accused of such a crime in South Florida, including the cities of Boca Raton, Jupiter, Wellington and West Palm Beach, child abuse and elder abuse attorneys are ready to offer you the most effective legal assistance possible.

Your reputation can be permanently damaged by a charge of child or elder abuse. Immediately contacting experienced attorneys may offer you or a loved one the best chance for a dismissal or reduced charge. They will also prepare the best possible defense for trial, in the event you must face charges of child abuse or elder abuse in court.

The attorneys of Perlet & Shiner, P.A. represent child abuse and elder abuse clients in all of South Florida, including Jupiter, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Wellington and other cities.