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Charges
of Child Abuse….
To
prove a charge of child abuse, the State must show that the alleged victim was
under 18 at the time of the offense, and that the suspect:
Intentionally
inflicted physical or mental injury on the alleged victim;
Committed
an intentional act that could result in physical or mental injury to the
alleged victim or, Actively
encouraged someone else to commit an act that resulted (or could reasonably be
expected to result) in physical or mental injury to the victim.
“Abuse”
is defined as a “willful or threatened act resulting in physical, mental, or
sexual injury or harm, causing or likely to cause impairment of physical,
mental, or emotional health”.
If
you or someone you know has been charged with a child abuse crime, please
contact our our lawyers on starlaw.us for a FREE Case Evaluation.
Aggravated
Child Abuse
Aggravated
child abuse can occur when a person: (1) commits aggravated battery on a child
or willfully tortures, spitefully punishes, or willfully and unlawfully cages a
child or knowingly or willfully abuses a child causing great bodily harm,
permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a child. Aggravated child
abuse is considered a first degree felony and is punishable by up to 30 years
in state prison. If you or someone you know has been allegedly charged with
aggravated child abuse, please contact our a lawyer on starlaw.us today to speak with one
of our skilled criminal defense attorney’s.
Child
Neglect
Child
neglect is defined as: A caregiver’s failure to provide a child with the care,
supervision, or services necessary to maintain the child’s physical / mental
health, including (but not limited to) food, nutrition, clothing, shelter,
supervision, medicine, and medical services that a sensible person would
consider necessary for the child’s well-being; OR, A caregiver’s failure to
make rational efforts to protect a child from abuse, neglect, or exploitation
by another person. Child neglect can be either a second or third degree felony,
and is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. If you or someone you know has
been charged with child neglect, it is vital you contact our lawyers on starlaw.us today so
we can inform you of your legal rights.
When
False Allegations Lead to Unnecessary Charges
Every
year over 12 million children are targeted as victims of child abuse.
Regrettably some of these allegations, claims and charges are false and have
led to pointless charges, arrests and convictions of innocent individuals. If
you or someone you know is under investigation for any of the following forms
of child abuse please contact our lawyers on starlaw.us. We want to do a thorough
investigation to clear your good name.
Sexual
Abuse – this is considered a sex crime involving unwanted (inappropriate)
sexual touching with or without penetration. These charges may involve child
molestation, child pornography, rape, exploitation, sodomy etc.
Physical
Abuse – when a child is hit, kicked, punched, pushed or endangered physically
in any form, it is regarded as physical abuse. A child may have bruises,
fractures, sprains and broken bones in addition to other forms of physical
trauma. Physical abuse may result in death.
Emotional
Abuse – may include degrading a child with the intent to control him/ her
through intimidation, humiliation, fear, manipulation and/or guilt. Emotional
abuse can have serious and lasting consequences on a child
Neglect
– occurs when a parent or guardian fails to meet the basic needs of a child or
if the parent places the child’s physical, emotional and mental well-being in
jeopardy.
Our
attorney’s will provide legal representation to clients who are under
investigation, formally charged or have been arrested for child abuse. As
knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys, we will challenge the charges that
you or someone you know may be up against and negotiate with prosecution to
have charges lowered or dismissed. If convicted of child abuse you could face
the following penalties:
Child
Abuse Penalties:
- Probation
- Victim Restitution
- Community Service
- License Suspension
- Large Monetary Fine
- Jail or Prison Sentence
- Misdemeanor or Felony Offense
- Lifetime Mark on Criminal Record
- Possible Registration as a Sex Offender
We
are committed to protecting our clients' legal rights. Please contact our lawyers on https://starlaw.us/ today to insure that your legal rights are not violated if you are charged with
child abuse.
Under
investigation for child abuse? Contact starlaw.us today for a free case evaluation!
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