San Diego Child Abuse Defense Attorney

Corporal Injury on a Child

Corporal injury on a child, more frequently referred to as child abuse, is a criminal offense closely related to domestic violence. This particular law, described in California Penal Code Section 273d, deals with the physical abuse of a child by intentionally harming the child, when this results in visible or internal injury, no matter how slight. Other laws deal specifically with child sexual abuse, molestation, physical abuse, neglect and child endangerment. Corporal injury on a child is a "wobbler", meaning that a defendant in San Diego may face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the nature of the offense.

Have you been accused of corporal injury on a child? The most important thing you can do at this point is work with an attorney experienced in handling domestic violence cases in your area. A San Diego child abuse defense attorney at Superior Law Center can offer you experienced legal representation to address your allegations or formal charges as soon as possible. If you face formal charges, you may face up to 12 months in county jail or up to 2, 4 or 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $6,000. If you have a prior conviction for corporal injury on a child within the past 10 years, you may face an additional prison term of 4 years. You may also face the loss of custody or visitation rights and a restraining order that prohibits you from coming within a certain distance of or contacting the child in any way.

Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in San Diego

Make sure that frivolous or false accusations of child abuse do not ruin your future and your relationship with your children. Contact a San Diego Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer at our law offices to find out how we can challenge charges related to corporal injury on a child.