Bail Secured in Child Molestation Case: Awaiting Trial
Criminal Charges:
A man charged in the Glocester, Rhode Island, Providence County Rhode Island District Court (3rd Division) for:
- First Degree Sexual Assault Child Molestation, in violation of RIGL § 11-37-8.1
- Second Degree Sexual Assault Child Molestation, in violation of RIGL § 11-37-8.3
- Second Degree Sexual Assault Child Molestation, in violation of RIGL § 11-37-8.3
- Second Degree Sexual Assault Child Molestation, in violation of RIGL § 11-37-8.3
Case Overview:
A man was accused of multiple counts of First-Degree and Second-Degree Sexual Assault Child Molestation by his daughter. After the parents separated, the daughter went to live with her mother in California. The parents have a toxic relationship. While in California, the daughter alleged that her father sexually molested her in various ways over a 4-year period between 2015 and 2019. The daughter claimed she was between ages 3 and 6 at the time. She first made the allegations against her father at age 12, which consisted of oral sex, penile vaginal sex, and more. Based solely on these uncorroborated and untimely claims, Rhode Island State Police arrested the man while performing his duties as a family counselor and reunification coordinator at the Department of Corrections. Because on the severity of the charges, the Court ordered the man held without bail at this arraignment. He then retained Rhode Island Sex Assault Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend him in this matter.
Case Result: Bail Granted.
Attorney Calcagni requested a bail hearing on his client’s behalf. In preparation, Attorney Calcagni identified several character witnesses to undermine the complainant’s credibility. Attorney Calcagni also prepared a bail memorandum highlighting his client’s U.S. Citizenship, employment history, awards received, history working with families, his persona family support, custody of other children, community ties, lack of criminal record, and cooperation with authorities at the time of his arrest. Based upon the factors, Attorney Calcagni was able to negotiate the man’s release on bail while he awaits trial.