Here in Greeley, accusations of Child Abuse occur commonly. We suggest always having a defense lawyer at your disposal anytime false allegations are made against you. Recently, a woman was arrested for Child Abuse. She faked numerous medical issues for her 4 year old son. She had him undergo various unnecessary surgeries and even had doctors input a feeding tube into his stomach. It is alleged that this mother suffers from Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. This psychological disorder is marked by parents or caregivers who seek attention. In order for them to get attention, they create or exaggerate the medical symptoms their child may or may not have. Since the boy has been born, he has spent about 33% of his life in a medical facility, and has been on 77 different medications.
In Greeley, she would be charged with Felony Child Abuse.
What is Felony Child Abuse, C.R.S. 18-6-401, in Weld County?
In Weld County, police will make an arrest for felony Child Abuse, 18-6-401, if they believe someone has engaged in the following:
What is the Sentence for Felony Child Abuse in Boulder and Longmont?
Since this mother’s acts were done knowingly, and they resulted in serious bodily injury for her son, if she were convicted for felony Child Abuse, it would be sentenced as a class 3 felony in Boulder and Longmont. Since Child Abuse is an extraordinary risk crime, the accused would face: 4 to 16 years in DOC, a fine between $3,000 and $750,000, and 5 years of parole after prison. She might also be prevented from having further contact with her child.
What is the Extraordinary Risk Enhancer in Northern Colorado and Windsor?
The Extraordinary Risk enhancer is added in Northern Colorado and Windsor when the crime committed is deemed more of a risk to the general public. If convicted, a person faces harsher punishment than the non-extraordinary risk crimes. Crimes of violence are typically considered to be extraordinary risk. If someone is convicted of a class 4 felony for a Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, their sentence will not be as severe. If a person is facing a class 4 felony for Assault, they will likely have more time in DOC, and a longer parole period.
What to Do when You’ve Been Charged with Misdemeanor or Felony Child Abuse in Greeley and Erie
When you’ve been charged by Greeley or Erie police with Child Abuse, first, exercise your right to remain silent with the police. They will be nice and try to make you talk and they will make it seem that by doing this you’re helping your situation. That is incorrect. They want to gather information and evidence against you. Do not let police search your home or car without a warrant. Do not answer their questions. Until they have that warrant, you have the power to say ‘no’ to their desires. Finally, call an experienced child abuse defense attorney so we can set up an initial consultation to see how we can help you.
ARE YOU FACING A FELONY CHILD ABUSE CHARGE IN GREELEY OR WELD COUNTY?
Be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Call our determined and passionate defense lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office.
Call 970-616-6009 or fill out the Get Help Now form to meet with an experienced criminal defense attorney in Greeley and Weld County for a free consultation.
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