Children’s Protective Services
Children’s Protective Services
Stanley G. Schneider
Texas Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys
Schneider & McKinney, P.C.
5300 Memorial Drive, Suite 750, Houston, TX 77007, (713) 951-9994
Our team of sex crimes defense lawyers realizes that society treats child abuse sex crimes differently from any other type of criminal charge. Just the mere charge can be like poison to the reputation, job, and/or liberty of yourself or a loved one. If you or a loved one has been contacted by Children’s Protective Services, or feel that you or a loved one may be contacted soon, contact a Houston criminal defense lawyer on our team for a case consultation.
How the process works
Many times a person accused of a sex crime such as child sexual abuse will not be contacted by a police officer investigating an allegation but rather an investigator for Children’s Protective Services. This will allow a non law enforcement person to interview a person accused without advising them of the charges or the nature of the allegations. No one is allowed to be present during these interviews and they are not recorded in any fashion.
Our Texas sex crimes lawyers understand that this is a critical stage in the investigation. It is not designed to help the person accused, but rather to gather information that can assist a prosecution. No interview should be conducted without experienced counsel.
Once a child is interviewed by Children’s Protective Services and its investigation is complete, the police are notified. The investigating police officer may also contact the person accused in an attempt to get the person to make an incriminating statement.
What your next move should be
If you or a loved one has been accused of a sex crime, such as sexual assault to Sexual Assault Practice Area or child pornography, or if you or a loved one is the subject of a Children’s Protective Services investigation, call a board certified criminal defense lawyer. Contact us today. We observe strict rules about privacy and cannot discuss any information about your case once an attorney-client relationship has been established.
