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Child abuse is a severe offense and a highly politicized issue in the state of Delaware. If charged with child abuse an individual will prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law in Delaware. State attorneys pursue child abuse
charges seriously with great fervor. If you or someone you know has been charged
with child abuse, aggravated child abuse, or child neglect, you need a knowledgeable
and aggressive Delaware criminal defense team to battle for your rights through
each step of the legal process.
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 one of our lawyers on starlaw.us today for a FREE Case Evaluation.
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 lawyers office 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 law form 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 law firms. We will 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:
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 firm
today to insure that your legal rights are not violated if you are charged with
child abuse.
Under
investigation for child abuse? Contact us today for a free case evaluation!
Kent County, Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware, Sussex County, Delaware.
