New Jersey Endangering the Welfare of Children Attorney
New Jersey has specific laws regarding the protection of children from mistreatment, often referred to as the Endangering the Welfare of Children statute. Any person found guilty of sexual misconduct with a child or abuse or neglect of a child may be accused of child endangerment under this law, and the repercussions of a conviction can have serious adverse effects on your life. Sadly, though, sometimes accusations of child endangerment are based on false claims from ex-spouses or anonymous sources.
If you or someone you know has been falsely accused of endangering the welfare of a child, it is important to have an experienced domestic violence attorney by your side to help you avoid the harsh penalties associated with a conviction. Contact the tenacious New Jersey child endangerment attorneys of the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC, today at 732-503-8968 to discuss your legal options.
What Constitutes Child Endangerment?
A sentence for someone convicted of child endangerment in New Jersey can range from probation up to 10 years in prison, depending on the severity of the abuse or neglect of the child. Some examples of what constitutes child endangerment and abuse in New Jersey include:
- Physical injury
- Causing risk of death or disfigurement
- Sexual acts with a child
- Abandonment
- Dietary or nutritional neglect
The statute outlines many other behaviors that could lead to a child endangerment conviction, and in some cases, you may be forced to register as a sex offender if found guilty of one of these behaviors.
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If you or someone you know has been charged with endangering a child, we can help you protect your legal rights and defend your case. Contact an experienced New Jersey child endangerment lawyer at the Law Office of Jason A. Volet, LLC, today at 732-503-8968 to learn more about how we can help you.
