Can You Go To Jail For Leaving A Child At Home Alone?
Can You Go To Jail For Leaving A Child At Home Alone?
Can You Go To Jail For Leaving A Child Home Alone? No one wants to think about going to jail, but it’s important to know the law when deciding if your child is ready to stay home alone. In California, leaving a child unattended is illegal and can lead to criminal charges depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Under California Penal Code section 273a, it is illegal to…
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What CPS Can and Can’t Do in California
As a parent, it may seem scary knowing that Child Protective Services (CPS) can determine the outcome of your family situation. While CPS does have the power to investigate you and your family, they do have to abide by certain rules and guidelines. For parents, it is important to know your rights when you are being investigated. Continue reading to find out what CPS can and cannot do in California.…
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Fighting a False Accusation of Child Abuse
How Is Child Abuse Identified and Reported? As defined by the California Department of Education, child abuse or neglect can entail: Physical injury inflicted on a child Sexual abuse, assault, or exploitation of a child Neglect or maltreatment of a child that threatens the child’s health or welfare Willful harming or endangerment of a child Any cruel or inhumane corporal punishment resulting in a traumatic condition for the child Usually,…
Read MoreL.A. County Child Abuse Case Could Affect Hundreds of Custody Cases in San Bernardino
If you were involved in a child custody case within the last three years in San Bernardino County, some recent revelations about the actions of one court mediator may affect the status of your case. Recently, Kevin Bom, a court mediator working in Victorville, was charged with falsifying records in a Los Angeles County child custody case. Bom and three others are accused of failing to remove Gabriel Fernandez from…
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