Successful Closure of Child Molestation Sexual Assault Investigation
Criminal Charges:
Investigation initiated by Rhode Island State Police against a man for:
- First Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault, in violation of 11-37-8.1
- Second Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault, in violation of 11-37-8.3
Case Overview:
Rhode Island State Police initiated a criminal investigation into allegations of First-Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault and Second-Degree Child Molestation Sexual Assault by a young girl against her grandfather. Upon learning of the investigation, the man smartly retained Rhode Island Sex Assault Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to defend him in this matter.
Case Result: Investigation Closed with No Criminal Charges.
Attorney Calcagni advised the man of his legal rights to counsel and against self-incrimination and educated him on the process of sex assault investigations and criminal prosecutions. Attorney Calcagni also sent a notice of representation letter to police informing investigators that the man was represented by counsel and should not be contacted by law enforcement agents under any circumstances. The man lost his family during this investigation. His children ceased all contact with him, and his wife successfully filed for divorce. However, he secured a legal victory. Based upon a lack of evidence and man’s representation by counsel, police closed the investigation without filing any criminal charges. Securing legal counsel upon learning you are under investigation is of paramount importance. The result in this case is a clear example of the benefits to be derived from securing competent and experienced criminal defense counsel long before you are criminally charged can be aimed to avoid charges altogether.