What are the common defenses against child abuse charges?
Lack of evidence: The prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person committed the abuse. If there is not enough evidence to support the accusation, the charges may be dismissed. False allegations: Sometimes, a child may make false accusations of abuse for a variety of reasons. A skilled defense attorney can investigate the accusations and present evidence to show that the accusations are false. Accidental injury: Sometimes, a child may be injured accidentally, and the accused person may not have intended to cause harm. Self-defense: In some cases, the accused person may have acted in self-defense to protect themselves or the child. Mental incapacity: If the accused person was suffering from a mental illness or incapacity at [...]