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Question: Criminal Defense - Florida

Asked on 11/4/2009

What steps do I take when my grandchild has been touched by her father in an inappropriate place?

Tonight my granddaughter told me when she was visiting her dad this weekend, he was tickling her and then touched her her privates and breasts and then asked her if she liked it? She is only 7 years old? What can we do to make sure this does not happen again. He moved out of state this Sunday.


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M.S., Member in Good Standing of Connecticut Bar


First, who is the legal guardian of this child?  That person should be notified immediately.  Next, that person should report this conduct to the police, as soon as possible.  The fact that the father moved out of state has no relevance on whether or not this should be reported.  If there is probable cause to believe that he committed the crime (after the officers have investigated) then a warrant may issue for his arrest.  Moreover, child services may be notified, and therefore he may be prevented from repeating this behavior both with his daughter and/or with any other children. 



  • Answered on 11/5/2009
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