Q: Time for child neglect charge involving educational neglect and stranded helper attempt
I want to know how much time someone might face in a case of child neglect if they were present at a home but did not reside there. The child, around 8 or 9 years old, was neglected by his mother regarding education and wasn’t enrolled in school. The person being charged initially spoke to the mother, who attacked and beat her up. Despite being stranded with no means of leaving, the person attempted to help by teaching the child math and sign language and later reached out to the grandmother, who did nothing.
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A: The range of punishment for the crime of child neglect is very broad (not exceeding life in prison), because these types of cases vary greatly. The defendant must be someone responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of the child. If that is not the case, then the person may not be guilty of child neglect. The defendant needs to contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to discuss the case and prepare for a defense.
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