California Child Abuse Attorney
As former criminal prosecutors, we know the tactics police and district attorneys use to build their cases. We also understand how much is at stake for our clients who are accused of child endangerment. At the Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman, our criminal defense lawyers prides themselves on professionalism, high standards of ethics and the resources to succeed.
Under California Penal Code 273a PC, an act of child endangerment occurs when an individual:
- Inflicts unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering on a child
- Allows another person to inflict unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering
- Allows the child to suffer injury
- Places a child in a situation where a physical injury could occur or his or her health could be endangered
Our law firm has won numerous awards, including being named Criminal Defense Firm of the Year by San Jose Magazine.
The act of failing to protect a child who does not suffer an injury results in aggressive pursuit of child endangerment charges by law enforcement. Oftentimes, the child is not even in the same room as the accused, yet the environment was considered dangerous, and therefore charges are filed. Innocent people find themselves facing a misdemeanor or felony charge based on the circumstances and the decision of prosecutors, often referred to as a "wobbler."
If convicted, you could face the following:
- Four years of formal probation
- Probation fees
- One year of parenting classes
- One year of domestic violence counseling
Free Consultation With a San Jose Child Endangerment Attorney
When you need the help of a California criminal defense attorney after being arrested for child endangerment, call our law firm at 877-7NO-JAIL or send us an e-mail. We offer payment plans, credit card payments and evening or weekend consultations. Se habla español.
