Sometimes people are accused of crimes that could harm their careers. A psychotherapist has been accused of engaging in sex acts with a girl in San Jose and is now facing criminal sexual charges. The man has reportedly never had any disciplinary action within the context of his job, and has said the girl was not one of his patients. Even if the girl was not one of his patients, the charges against him could limit his ability to continue as a licensed psychotherapist in the future.
According to reports, the man met the girl in a social context and he said she lied about her age. Cases like this can greatly impact a person's career, regardless of their relationship to the other person. The man's reputation can be hurt just by having charges brought against him, which highlights the severity of the charges he faces.
If the man is convicted of the crime, he risks losing his license to practice in his profession as well as other consequences besides jail time. Many states require people convicted of sexual offenses to register as a sexual offender, and announce their presence to neighbors if the ever move. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help people understand the charges they face and how the criminal court proceedings work.
Sometimes police and investigators present evidence that might have been illegally obtained. An attorney can help protect the accused person's rights and make sure that no improper evidence is presented in court. Any such evidence could result in a wrongful conviction.
Contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut at 408-298-6990 for assistance with criminal defense matters.
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