Q: My husband has been accused of inappropriate behavior with a very close friends 17 year old daughter.
Police have asked for him to come answer questions??
A: Do not speak to law enforcement. You need to contact an attorney immediately. These are extremely serious allegations.
Aric M. Cramer agrees with this answer
A: I agree, at this point, that he should not speak with law enforcement. These cases are nuanced and complicated, and he needs an attorney who has experience with serious sexual allegations in his corner. It may be that working with law enforcement ends up being productive, though, as it can potentially be the difference between charges being filed and not. I've seen it go both ways, both as a special victims' prosecutor and as defense counsel. In any event, he should do nothing without the assistance of an experienced attorney.
Aric M. Cramer agrees with this answer
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