Understanding The Basics Of California Child Endangerment Charges
At Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, we have seen child endangerment charged by the District Attorney’s almost every time there is domestic violence alleged and a child was present in the home. Where a child is the alleged victim, prosecutors are under increased pressure to resolve the case quickly and to obtain a conviction. At Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, we don’t accept the proposition that your child was endangered Per Se because there was violence within the home.
Where a misdemeanor charge of child endangerment is charged, the punishment may include the following:
- Maximum one year in county jail
- 48 months of probation
- Maximum fine of $1000
- Successful Completion of a year long child abuse treatment program
- Restraining orders that may keep you from having access to your child or residence
If you are convicted of felony California child endangerment charges, the punishment may include the following:
- Maximum state prison term of two, four or six years
- 48 months of probation
- Successful Completion of a year long child abuse treatment program
- Restraining orders that may keep you from having access to your child or residence
- And other conditions
At Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, we will listen to you and focus on your best defense, as opposed to judging you. If you have been arrested or charged with the California criminal offense of Child Endangerment, we are here to help. We represent individuals charged with Child Endangerment across the Bay Area, including San Jose, San Mateo, Oakland and San Francisco. Call us today to discuss your case and your rights.