What is Forensic Interviewing in Child Sex Cases?
Defending Freedom · Nov 12, 2026 · 1:46
Defending Freedom · Nov 12, 2026 · 1:46
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Illinois criminal defense attorneys Chris Combs and Joshua Boardman of Combs Waterkotte discuss child sexual assault, sexual abuse, and the use of forensic interviews in criminal investigations.
A forensic interview is a structured, child-focused conversation conducted by a trained professional, often at a child advocacy center, when abuse or exploitation is suspected. Interviewers use open-ended, non-leading questions to gather information while reducing the need for repeated interviews and unnecessary distress.
In this video, our attorneys explain how forensic interviews work, how children's statements may be used in Illinois sex crime cases, and why interview methods, accuracy, and evidentiary rules matter. An interview does not automatically establish guilt or guarantee that a statement will be admissible in court.
Combs Waterkotte defends clients facing serious sex crime allegations across Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois. Learn more about related charges and defense resources:
Facing sex crime allegations in Illinois? Call (618) 88-CRIME or, in Chicago and Northern Illinois, (312) 500-HELP. Request a free, confidential consultation: Contact Combs Waterkotte.
