NJ Child Abuse Laws and Punishments
March 20, 2018
The choice to have a child, whether through birth or adoption is a big responsibility. It sounds great on paper and can be extremely rewarding as a parent, but there is a lot of work involved in the care of a child. On top of that, a parent’s job never ends no matter how old […]
Continue ReadingHow Someone Can Get Charged with a Child Neglect Crime
April 17, 2017
Child neglect is a serious accusation that carries with it hefty penalties and extensive jail times. Standing accused of child neglect could destroy your reputation as a parent, private citizen, and employee. What is Child Neglect? A form of child abuse, child neglect occurs when a child’s caregiver fails to care for a child. That […]
Continue ReadingNeglecting a Child Can Result in Child Abuse Charges
March 21, 2017
Although many people tend to think that “child abuse” necessarily involves physical or sexual harm being committed against a minor, it is also possible for an adult to be charged with child abuse if they neglect a child. That’s because New Jersey law explicitly prohibits child neglect. Moreover, a person accused of child neglect in […]
Continue ReadingOregon Law Protects Alleged Child Abuser against Criminal Charges
May 27, 2016
The family of a young child who was reportedly abused has gone public with their complaints about a legal system that denied them the opportunity to hold the alleged child abuser accountable in court. Joshua Marbury and Alicia Quinney live in Oregon with Jacob, their one-year-old child. The parents went out for a date in […]
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