Child Molestation Lawyer in Atlanta

More Than 1,000 Clients Defended. Every Allegation Examined.

A child molestation allegation can lead to a criminal investigation, restrictions on family contact, and exposure to severe penalties. An accusation isn’t a conviction, and the prosecution must prove every element of the charged offense. We examine the alleged conduct, how investigators obtained evidence, and whether they respected the accused person’s constitutional rights.

We represent people accused of criminal offenses throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Our investigation-focused approach addresses the facts behind the charge rather than assumptions created by the allegation.

Call (404) 907-2527 for a free consultation with an Atlanta child molestation lawyer about an accusation, investigation, arrest, or pending charge.

How Georgia Defines Child Molestation Under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4

Under O.C.G.A. § 16-6-4, child molestation can involve an immoral or indecent act to, in the presence of, or with a child under 16 when committed with the required sexual intent. The statute also addresses certain images transmitted through an electronic device. When qualifying touching involves multiple areas of a child’s body, Georgia law may treat each area as a separate offense.

The statutory definition is only the starting point. We compare the indictment’s language with the testimony, digital and physical evidence, and other information the prosecution intends to use.

How Aggravated Child Molestation Changes the Charge

Georgia generally classifies the offense as aggravated child molestation when the alleged act physically injures the child or involves sodomy. Because this classification can substantially increase sentencing exposure, we examine whether the evidence supports the specific aggravating allegation rather than relying on the label assigned to the charge.

Potential Prison Sentences & Registration Consequences

Sentencing exposure depends on the charged subsection, alleged conduct, prior convictions, ages involved, and the law in effect when the conduct allegedly occurred. Statutory age-gap exceptions may also affect how a case is classified.

Potential consequences under current Georgia law include:

• First child molestation conviction: Generally five to 20 years in prison, subject to statutory exceptions.
• Second or subsequent conviction: Generally 10 to 30 years or life imprisonment, subject to statutory exceptions.
• Aggravated child molestation conviction: Generally life imprisonment or a split sentence with at least 25 years in prison followed by lifetime probation, subject to statutory exceptions.
• Sex offender registration: A qualifying conviction may require registration and impose restrictions affecting housing, employment, travel, and contact with certain people or locations.

These ranges aren’t a prediction of any person’s sentence. The charging language, criminal history, disposition, and later legal developments can affect the consequences.

How We Investigate the Allegation & Evidence

Our evaluation begins with the evidence and procedural history. Attorney Brian Tevis brings experience from the Public Defender’s Office to our defense of people facing serious felony charges.

Depending on the facts, our review can address:

• Statements and interviews: How questions were asked, whether accounts changed, and whether law enforcement obtained statements lawfully.
• Digital evidence: Messages, images, device records, account information, and the context surrounding electronic communications.
• Witness evidence: Timelines, relationships, possible sources of influence, and the consistency and completeness of witness accounts.
• Constitutional issues: Searches, seizures, identification procedures, custodial questioning, and evidence preservation.
• Case strategy: Motions, plea negotiations, admissibility challenges, and trial defense based on the client’s circumstances and objectives.

Personalized Defense Led by an AV Rated Attorney

We’ve defended more than 1,000 clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Our clients receive accessible communication, a comprehensive investigation, and legal guidance tailored to the evidence and current stage of the case.

Brian Tevis is an AV Rated attorney, reflecting strong professional standing among his peers. We pair that experience with an assertive defense of each client’s rights and freedom, without treating an arrest or indictment as proof of guilt.