Child Abuse
Were You Arrested for Child Abuse?
In family situations, frustration can suddenly turn to anger, and anger can sometimes turn into physical violence against a child. The result can be an arrest for child abuse and the need for a child abuse attorney. More than 3 million children are reported as neglected or abused in the U.S. every year. Most of the abuse is physical or psychological. Three-fourths of those held responsible are parents.
If you or another member of your family is suspected or accused of child abuse or neglect, contact the child abuse lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP. We will take immediate steps to protect your rights.
California law requires: "all reasonable prosecutorial efforts will be made to resist the pretrial release of a charged defendant meeting child abuser selection criteria." Penal Code section 999.
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There are strict reporting laws for child abuse, assault, and neglect in California. Teachers, day care workers, healthcare workers, and others who work with children are required to report signs of child abuse, assault, or neglect.
- In homes with domestic violence, children are 15 times more likely to suffer from child abuse and neglect.
- Child abuse can include physical abuse, psychological abuse, and sexual abuse. If you have been accused of any type of child abuse, you need an experienced child abuse lawyer who can investigate the charges. The child abuse lawyers at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLPall former deputy district attorneys, know the laws well and can advise you about your particular situation.
- Child neglect charges can result from accusations about lack of supervision or inadequate food, clothing, or shelter.
Whatever the circumstances of your case, if you have been accused of child abuse, whether you feel you are guilty or innocent, you need a child abuse lawyer who can defend you vigorously.
Children are often abused in domestic violence cases; diversion (counseling or psychological treatment) for child abuse or neglect may be appropriate and is still allowed under California Penal code section 100.12 unless a defendant is charged with a disqualifying offense (sexual abuse or molestation of a minor victim).
If you have been arrested for child abuse, assault, or neglect and you want a child abuse attorney who can offer an effective, compassionate, experienced defense, contact the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP law firm. We represent clients throughout Southern California including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Ana, Long Beach, California, Anaheim, Torrance, Pasadena, Glendale, Santa Clarita, Ventura, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Rancho Cucamonga, Orange, Ontario, Riverside, Burbank, West Covina, Norwalk, Oxnard, Pomona, Westminster, Alhambra, Whittier, Laguna Niguel, Thousand Oaks, Mission Viejo, Simi Valley, and Bellflower.
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