State v. Mr. L (DMC No. 12876) – (4 Counts) Felony Sexual Abuse – Not Charged – Avondale Police Department Investigated (DR No. 20XX-XXXX0) & Maricopa County Attorney’s Office “Turned Down Charges”.
Mr. L had two prior allegations for Sexual Abuse and Child Molestation over the years. His 16 year old step-daughter had alleged that Mr. L had come into her bedroom on 4 different occasions (when he had been drinking) and fondled her breast. Detectives contacted Mr. L, and then he contacted our office. We became involved in the case and immediately contacted the Avondale Police Department.
The mother of Mr. L’s step-daughter informed Police that 8 years prior, her 12 year old indicated there was a similar incident with Mr. L. She stated that Mr. L then attended counseling. She also stated there was another investigation and other allegations against Mr. L. We informed the Detectives that Mr. L was Invoking his Right to Remain Silent, and he would not be participating in any Polygraph Tests. We also interviewed other family members, who had indicated that the step-daughter did not like Mr. L and wanted him out of the house. His rules were too strict, and she was not allowed to see her boyfriend. Although the Detective had interviewed Mr. L prior to us being involved, he had denied all of the allegations. Ultimately, the Detective routed the case to Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. They did not proceed with charges due to the “lack of evidence”. If Mr. L would’ve been charged and convicted, he could’ve faced many years in prison.