There are few things more threatening to a reputation and a family than being charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Unfortunately, many people are wrongly accused of this on a fairly regular basis, and a conviction can destroy a family. That’s why we are here to represent you. Please continue reading to learn more about the potential consequences you may face upon conviction and how our experienced Texas Criminal defense attorneys can help you fight those charges. Here are some of the questions you may have.

What happened if I am charged with child endangerment or abandonment in Texas?

Some potential consequences of child endangerment/abandonment in Texas are as follows:

• If you have custody or control of a child younger than 15 years old and you intentionally abandon the child under circumstances that expose that child to an unreasonable risk of harm or engage in conduct that places a child younger than 15 years old in imminent danger of death or physical/mental harm, you may spend two years in jail and face a $10,000 fine.

• If you have custody or control of a child younger than 15 old and you intentionally abandon that child somewhere he/she is exposed to an unreasonable risk of harm and you had no intention of returning for the child, you may face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

• If you abandon a child under circumstances that a reasonable person would believe would place the child in imminent danger of death, or physical/mental harm, you may face up to 20 years in prison, as well as a $10,000 fine.

Are there any defenses against a child endangerment charge?

In many cases, our firm will argue that the act was not willful, or that there was no criminal negligence involved on your part. In other circumstances, we can even argue that the charge against you is purely false and made-up in an effort to get you in trouble for something you didn’t do. Of course, the defense we use relies on the specifics of your case, which is why you should speak with our experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorneys today so we can begin devising the best plan forward to help ensure you do not obtain a criminal record.

Contact our experienced Texas firm

We are knowledgeable attorneys who are ready to help preserve your freedom and keep you out of jail. If you or a loved one are facing a criminal charge in the state of Texas, reach out to our firm today. We have been defending individuals in your position for years, and we are ready to do the same for you. If you need a firm who will aggressively fight for your rights, look no further–simply contact Carrol & Hinojosa today.