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Child Abuse | Penal Code 273d PC
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California Penal Code 273d PC punishes the act of physically harming or imposing cruel physical punishment on a child, more commonly known as child abuse. This law also punishes neglect and the sexual and emotional abuse of a child.
A conviction for child abuse can destroy your reputation, your family, your career, and your freedom. And it is very easy that in a moment of weakness it may appear that a parent or a family member, in an internal conflict that has nothing to do with abuse, may give rise to unfair or false accusations of child abuse.
Penal Code 273d PC is a “Wobbler.” This means that, depending on the specific facts of your case and your criminal record, it may be charged either as a misdemeanor or a felony.
- The maximum jail sentence for misdemeanor child abuse is one (1) year.
- But for felony child abuse, the sentence is two (2), four (4), or six (6) years.
- Or even more if you have a prior conviction for this offense.
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Just the fact of facing child abuse charges can be an emotionally devastating experience. Fortunately, an attorney at Progresso Legal Group P.C., with experience in criminal defense, can help you. There are several useful legal defenses that could lead to the charges being reduced or dismissed.
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