Los Angeles Child Endangerment Attorney

About Child Endangerment

Child endangerment, as defined in California Penal Code Section 273a, involves a person causing great bodily harm, or death, to a child. It is an extremely serious crime that can carry extensive punishment in the event of a conviction. If you are being investigated for child endangerment, or have been charged by a criminal court, it is in your best interest to consult with a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who will assist you in determining the optimum legal approach to your case.

The definition of child endangerment is very broad. That means that you can be charged with the offense in situations where you were well within your legal rights, such as in instances of disciplining your child. At Stephen G. Rodriguez and Associates, we have addressed a large number of child endangerment cases, and so we understand how to effectively defend against such charges. We will work diligently to establish the facts of your case, and the validity of your actions. Our goal will be to prove that your charges are unwarranted, thereby brining about a reduction in your charges or a full exoneration.

How a Los Angeles Child Endangerment Attorney Can Help

Child endangerment does not only refer to the causing of physical harm. You can be arrested for endangerment if you are accused of permitting a child to suffer, allowing the child's health to be compromised, or inflicting any form of mental suffering. As interpretation and subjectivity on the part of prosecutors can so easily be entered into your endangerment case, it is crucial that you have the help of an experienced attorney who will work towards casting substantial doubt on the opposition's claims.

Charged with child endangerment? Contact a Los Angeles child endangerment lawyer who will work tirelessly in an effort to establish your innocence.