Can I be charged based on a child's statement? 6 Answers as of February 22, 2012

There is no age restriciction on whether a child is competent to testify or make a statement. however the charges still have to be proven in court. Charges are only allegations not convictions.

You can be charged with any crime if the witness is old enough to tell the police what happened and the police believe them. If the child is under 5 years old the prosecutor may have a problem proving the case unless there is other evidence to prove that you committed the crime. It is relevant that the complainant is angry because it may be evidence that the child was in danger in some way or that they have a grudge against you and are making it up. Either way it is one fact that can be taken into consideration.You should retain an attorney to handle the case, especially if the child was injured or placed in danger. You could lose your custody or visitation if convicted of such crimes.

The child's statement can be used as a basis to arrest and charge you- however you should retain an attorney.

You can be charged just as you seemingly were charged.

If the child is competent, the child's testimony is admissible and certainly enough to charge you with a crime.