SAN DIEGO CHILD ABUSE LAWYER
Child Abuse Attorney in San Diego
Child abuse allegations are incredibly serious. Adults who report signs of abuse or neglect to authorities believe they are acting in the best interests of a child. In some cases, the report may be required if a person even suspects child abuse and is a teacher, medical professional or member of law enforcement.
In California, it is illegal to cause harm to a minor either through willful abuse or through reckless neglect. Child abuse may be physical, psychological or a combination of the two. An adult does not have to be directly related to a child to be accused and convicted of abuse.
If you are accused of child abuse, it is important to contact a competent child abuse lawyer as quickly as possible, even if you believe the accusations are false. Your behavior during legal proceedings will be thoroughly scrutinized and may be restricted. Your child abuse lawyer at the Spiegel Law Group can advise you on proper conduct during a child abuse investigation and trial.
Have you been charged with Child Abuse?
If you are accused of child abuse or neglect, the court will hold an emergency hearing to determine whether or not you need to restrict any behavior. If you are a parent, you may be required to move out of your home for a short period or turn over your child to protective services until the matter is resolved. Other adults may be asked to take a leave of absence from a child care position or to refrain from contact with children during the investigation.
Parents convicted of child abuse face fines and possible jail or prison time. Depending on the nature of the abuse, it may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony, with severity of punishment increasing with the severity of the crime.
In addition to traditional punishments, parents accused of child abuse or neglect may lose custody of their children temporarily or permanently. In very severe cases, the state of California may terminate parental rights completely and place children up for adoption by another family.
An experienced child abuse lawyer at Spiegel Law Group can help you navigate a child abuse investigation and ensure that any accusations are not blown out of proportion. With our help, charges may be reduced or even dropped, if appropriate.
Spiegel Law Group will thoroughly investigate child abuse allegations and provide you with an aggressive defense. We will work with you to make certain that your rights are not violated and that you receive a fair hearing.
If you have been accused of child abuse, please contact a San Diego child abuse lawyer at our offices for an appointment. In our initial, free consultation we will listen carefully to your side of the story, review the accusations against you and discuss alternatives for defense. Call us at (619) 338-0022 today.
