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    Default Falsely Accused Of Sexual Abuse

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Tennessee

    I have been falsely accused of sexual abuse against my 5 year old daughter, who has since been adopted by my mother and step-father. I've not been criminally charged with anything yet but, DCS came to my house ( i do not live with them) and drug screened me and the people that I live with and also interviewed everyone within the household.
    A detective has called me several times to get me to come in to get "my side of the story". I've been advised by several attorneys to not make a statement even though I'm innocent. I believe that this came about because my parents who had temporary custody of my daughter, got angry with me for making a comment about me not liking the way that my step-father (who abused me both sexually and physically as a child) disciplined her. I was in jail when she was born for some stupid things I did as a teenager, nothing like this at all, mind you. I'm completely dumb to this sort of thing. I'm curious how the investigation works and if they have absolutely no physical evidence...can I still be charged? My parents took the child halfway across the state and kept her there a week before even reporting anything to ANYONE. I believe this was so they could coach her into the right things to say. Since all this came about, nothing has really happened. I got a call recently saying that DCS had put a restraining order against me for my daughter. This was directly after I told the detective I wouldn't be coming in to make a statement. I'd really hate to lose everything in my life over a bunch of lies. I know this situation is very serious. I've been in counseling for awhile getting help for what my step-father did to me. Honestly, I don't have the mentality to ever hurt a defenseless child after all the things I have been through. I'm saddened that my family has to go to extremes like this. I've tried to cooperate with the police as much as possible...I even gave them a DNA sample. I've not had any contact with my other daughter since all this came about. I've pretty much done everything thats been asked of me besides give a statement. Just curious what the procedures are and if I'll ever be able to have my life back? Any advice is welcome. Thanks.

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    Default Re: Falsely Accused Of Sexual Abuse

    Unfortunately, we are unable to predict the future. You'll have to ride this out and see what happens.

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    Default Re: Falsely Accused Of Sexual Abuse

    Hire one of the attorneys and engage them.
    The detective needs to investigate and will get you in their office on your terms (really their terms, but letting you set the time) or on their terms.

    Chances are that the 5 year old is going through counseling to determine if she was coached or if she was truly molested.

    It's going to be a tough ride and you will want an attorney. You do not want to talk without an attorney present, either on your terms or the detective's terms.

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