Florida Child Abuse Defense Attorney
Child Abuse charges in Florida
Being charged with child abuse no matter of the circumstance, it is a life alternating situation. PJ Mitchell of Mitchell & West will make certain that all evidence is handled properly and accurately.
Child abuse is defined as:
- Intentional infliction of physical pain or mental injury against a child or
- Intentional act that could reasonably expected to result in physical or mental injury to the child or
- Active encouragement of any person to commit an act that results or could reasonably be expected to result in physical or mental injury to a child.
Aggravated child abuse is defined as:
- willfully torturing, punishing or unlawfully caging a child or
- Knowingly or willfully abusing a child and in so doing causing great bodily harm, disability or disfigurement to the child.
A person that abuses a child knowingly without causing bodily harm or permanent disability can be still can be charged with a 3rd degree felony, which is punishable by 5 years in prison.
Various people such as law enforcement officers, Children & Family services and social workers will ask questions and appear to be friendly. While in the end they may be compiling evidence against you. That is why it is extremely important to immediate find legal representation and not to speak to anyone and if you have been charged with child abuse.
If you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged, contact PJ Mitchell and he will be available to speak with you regarding your situation. He will discuss what options you have, what will happen next and help you find the best possible defense to aid in the best feasible outcome. You can call our office at (305) 447-1333 or reach us by completing the form below or by sending an e-mail. He will fight for your rights!