Child abuse is a serious offense and a
highly-politicized issue in Florida. Child
abuse charges are prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law. State attorneys pursue
child abuse charges with a distinct zeal. If
you or someone you know has been charged
with child abuse, aggravated child abuse, or
child neglect, you need an experienced and
aggressive Palm Bay criminal defense
attorney to fight for your rights at every
step of the legal process.
Child Abuse
To prove a charge of
child abuse, the State must show that the
alleged victim was under 18 at the time of
the offense, and that the accused: (1)
intentionally inflicted physical or mental
injury on the alleged victim; (2) committed
an intentional act that could reasonably be
expected to result in physical or mental
injury to the alleged victim; OR (3)
Actively encouraged another person to commit
an act that resulted (or could reasonably be
expected to result) in physical or mental
injury to the victim. “Abuse” is defined as
a “willful or threatened act resulting in
physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm,
causing or likely to cause impairment of
physical, mental, or emotional health”. If
you or someone you know has been charged
with child abuse, please contact the Law
Office of Richard G. Canina today for a FREE
CONSULTATION.
Aggravated
Child Abuse
"Aggravated child
abuse” can occur when a person: (1) commits
aggravated battery on a child; (2) willfully
tortures, maliciously punishes, or willfully
and unlawfully cages a child; or (2)
knowingly or willfully abuses a child and in
so doing causes great bodily harm, permanent
disability, or permanent disfigurement to
the child. Aggravated child abuse is a first
degree felony and is punishable by up to 30
years in state prison. If you or someone you
know has been charged with aggravated child
abuse, please contact the Law Office of
Richard G. Canina today for a FREE
CONSULTATION.
Child Neglect
“Child neglect” is: (1)
A caregiver's failure or omission to provide
a child with the care, supervision, or
services necessary to maintain the child's
physical / mental health, including (but not
limited to) food, nutrition, clothing,
shelter, supervision, medicine, and medical
services that a prudent person would
consider essential for the child’s well
being; OR (2) A caregiver's failure to make
reasonable efforts to protect a child from
abuse, neglect, or exploitation by another
person. Child neglect can be either a second
or third degree felony, and is punishable by
up to 15 years in prison. If you have been
charged with child neglect, please contact
the Law Office of Richard G. Canina today
for a FREE CONSULTATION.
Palm Bay
Criminal Defense Attorney
Since 1985, attorney
Richard G. Canina has defended
hundreds of Brevard County residents against
charges of child abuse, aggravated child
abuse, and child neglect. He will work
diligently to protect and defend your legal
rights. If you have been arrested for child
abuse in Palm Bay or anywhere in the
Brevard County area, please do not hesitate
to obtain the advice of an experienced,
aggressive criminal defense attorney.
Contact the Law Office of Richard G. Canina
today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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