Child Abuse - Arizona Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney
Child Abuse Defense Attorney
Child abuse laws in Arizona are designed to protect children from harm at the hands of parents, guardians, caretakers, and anyone else responsible for a child's well-being. Allegations of child abuse can result in criminal charges as well as the initiation of a child neglect case in civil court. Many individuals, however, are arrested and charged with child abuse by mistake when charges are made without merit.
If you are under investigation for or have been charged with child abuse, the Ramos Law Firm can provide with a legal defense to clear your name and restore order to your family.
What is Child Abuse in Arizona?
Child Abuse (ARS § 13-3623)
Arizona law generally defines child abuse as circumstances that are likely to produce death or serious physical injury to a child as well as circumstances other than those likely to produce death or serious physical injury. Any person who causes a child to suffer physical injury, or, while having the care or custody of a child, causes or permits the child to be damaged, can be charged with child abuse. A person who places a child in a situation where the person or health of the child is endangered can also be charged with child abuse. Child abuse is not limited to physical harm, but also includes emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation.
Kidnapping (ARS §13-1304)
Another form of child abuse under Arizona law is kidnapping, which occurs when a person knowingly restrains a child with the intent of obtaining ransom, holding the child hostage, inflicting sexual offense, or causing physical injury or death.