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As an educator, you have dedicated your life to teaching children and helping them grow and achieve their goals. After putting in so much effort to improve the lives of children, nothing is more devastating than an accusation of child abuse. Not only can such an accusation harm your reputation, but it can also cause you to lose your job or even lose your freedom.

If you are an educator who has been accused of child abuse, finding the right lawyer to represent you in court in critical.

Texas Child Abuse Law

Under Texas law, child abuse occurs when a person causes emotional, physical or mental injury to a child that affects the child’s development, mental health, well being or growth. A person may face child abuse charges if he or she commits an act that causes harm to a child, fails to prevent another person from committing an act that causes harm to a child or neglecting to report a known case of child abuse to the proper authorities.

If you are convicted of child abuse, you may face serious penalties, including fines and/or time behind bars.

Hiring a North Texas Lawyer for Educators Accused of Child Abuse

If you have been accused of abusing one or more of your students, a conviction could dramatically affect your life and your career. Even if you qualify for the minimum sentence, the conviction may prevent you from ever working in the education industry again. For this reason, you need an attorney on your side who understands the law and can minimize your chances of conviction.

Attorney Sindhu Alexander has defended the accused in hundreds of jury trials involving accusations of child abuse. She is board certified in criminal law, and she is knowledgeable with regard to all of Texas’ child abuse laws. As a former child abuse prosecutor, Attorney Alexander has seen child abuse trials from both sides of the courtroom, and she knows how the process works. With Attorney Alexander’s help, you can minimize your chances of conviction and walk into court with confidence.