Miami Child Abuse Defense Attorneys
Charged with or Accused of Child Abuse? Contact a Miami Defense Lawyer Today!
Being accused of child abuse is an extremely serious situation. Not only may you be at risk of facing criminal charges, but the Florida Department of Children and Families may attempt to suspend or terminate your parental rights, or require that you attend parenting classes or family counseling. In Florida, child abuse may be punishable by up to 5 years in state prison, and aggravated child abuse may be punishable by up to 30 years in state prison.
Don’t let false allegations of child abuse tear your family apart. Contact a Miami criminal defense attorney at Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC for a free initial consultation regarding your case and your legal options.
Child Abuse Defined
Under Florida law, child abuse is defined as:
- Intentionally inflicting physical or mental injury on a child (any person under the age of 18)
- An intentional act that would reasonably result in physical or mental injury to a child
- Actively encouraging another to commit child abuse
Child abuse is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Aggravated Child Abuse
Aggravated child abuse is defined as:
- Committing aggravated battery on a child
- Willfully torturing or maliciously punishing a child
- Willfully and unlawfully caging a child
- Knowingly abusing a child and causing great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement.
Aggravated child abuse is a felony of the first degree, punishable by up to 30 years or possibly life in prison.
If you’ve been accused of child abuse or aggravated child abuse in South Florida, do not hesitate to seek legal counsel. Contact a Miami child abuse defense lawyer today!
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