By San Diego Attorney on March 11, No one ever said raising a child was easy, and parents are often hounded with hundreds of parenting tips from friends, family, and the media. One of the many debates parents hear involves punishment, particularly spanking. In California, the punishment must fit the crime. As such, spanking is considered legal if it is justified for the situation and not excessive. Courts will often look at the events leading up to the spanking to determine if it is justified.
If the child continues to act out and defies her parents, a spanking may be justified. Courts will only step if the spanking goes beyond what is reasonable. If a parent continuously spanks a child with a belt until he is bruised or bleeding, then it can be considered abuse.
In these instances, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer. The prosecution must clearly demonstrate how your actions are abusive, and there are several defenses a lawyer can employ on your behalf.
You may also lose your parental custody rights, be served a criminal protective order, and the California Child Protective Services may step in if both parents are convicted of child abuse. Deportation is a possibility for anyone here illegally, on a visa, or who has a Green Card. Whether these charges are the result of a misunderstanding, accidental injury, or false accusations, you should talk to a San Diego criminal defense lawyer at jD LAW immediately.
Our legal team can review your charges in a free case evaluation and develop a strategy to have your charges reduced or dropped. There are many sides to these cases, and you will want to have a board-certified criminal law specialist on your side. Posted in: Criminal Defense. Time is of the essence when your future is in jeopardy. Contact jD LAW today for the aggressive defense you need.
