Rogers County Child Abuse Charges are very serious and if you’re convicted the penalties are severe. Recently, a lesbian couple received 20 year prison sentences regarding the child abuse of a 5 year old boy. The women bound the boy using duct tape around his hands and over his eyes. They then beat him with belts and a hammer. Hospital staff noticed the boy had broken bones in various stages of healing, was malnourished, and had severe trauma to his genital area. The trauma was due to the women kicking the boy in the genitals repeatedly until he bled. The law is black and white on pertaining to Rogers County Child Abuse Charges. Unfortunately, sometimes people misconstrue events in order to gain an upper hand in custody or divorce battles. When this happens the person charged is the victim of the Oklahoma authorities over charging crimes based on thin facts. If this is you our Claremore criminal defense attorneys can help you.
Child Abuse and Oklahoma’s Law
Oklahoma categorizes child abuse laws under Title 10A §1-1-105. It specifically lays out the standards for “abuse” and “harm”.
Abuse—the actual or threat of harm to a child’s health, safety, or welfare by a person who is responsible for the child and the child’s safety and welfare.
Harm—the harm must be intentional. The person inflicting the harm must have the intent to harm and must continue to harm knowing it is hurting the child. Anyone who witnesses harm to a child and does not intervene may also be eligible for child abuse charges under the law.
These definitions can encompass a wide variety of child abuse and neglect. For instance, it could include psychological torture, emotional or verbal abuse, and physical abuse. Neglect in Oklahoma is a form of child abuse also.
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Child Abuse and the Legal Consequences
Clearly, if you are facing Rogers County Child Abuse Charges you will immediately lose custody of your minor children. DHS will remove them from the situation. This means the children will either live with a trustworthy relative or be a ward of the State until foster arrangements are set.
Next, you will face felony charges. Depending on the severity of the abuse, you may face a life sentence. Fines and court costs will also be part of the punishments. Fines may reach up to $5,000 and do not include the court costs. Further, any therapy or medical treatment the child needs as a result of the child abuse will be charged to you.
Claremore Criminal Defense Attorneys
We understand that child abuse crimes face strict penalties. Our attorneys represent clients in domestic situations on a daily basis. Call our offices for answer to your questions. The first consultation is free.
