There are various ways that a person can be charged with child abuse or endangerment, but one of the most commonly charged crimes is for violation of Penal Code Section 273a(b). Under this statute, the District Attorney must prove that the person, while having care or custody of a child, willfully caused or permitted the child to be placed in a situation where the child's person or health might have been endangered. This is often times filed if the person is accused of drunk driving and their child is also in the car.

If convicted of this misdemeanor, the accused faces up to a year in custody, may be ordered to stay away from their child, complete a 52-week child abuser's treatment program, and submit to drug/alcohol testing. Obviously, the results could be catastrophic for the accused and their family.

Contact Kevin A. Hogle, Esq., to discuss your particular case. Kevin Hogle has years of experience handling these types of cases, and will be able to advise you of your rights, options, and how to properly proceed with your case.