Child Abuse and Endangerment Attorneys — Riverside
A charge of engaging in illegal behavior that compromises the safety of a child is a serious criminal matter requiring knowledgeable legal representation. And these matters are also critical in another sense, because child abuse charges often result in an investigation by Child Protective Services to determine the fitness of a parent to adequately care for their children.
At Harmon & Harmon in Riverside, California, we understand your desire to maintain contact and parental control over your children as opposed to having them raised in foster care. Attorneys Steven and Chris Harmon work with parents charged with child abuse or endangerment to make choices in the best interest of children. Contact our firm today for a free initial consultation.
Child Abuse Cases
Our representation of adults charged with the abuse of children is designed to protect individual rights while helping courts make decisions that are in the best interests of children. Contact our firm if you have been arrested for abusive behavior such as:
- Hitting or striking a child
- Odd forms of punishment
- Locking children up
- Causing malnutrition or dehydration
Child Endangerment
Perhaps you have never actively or intentionally caused physical harm to your child, but have created an environment that the authorities claim is unhealthy or unsafe for a child. You may be charged with child endangerment. Such a charge may stem from a number of incidents including:
- Dealing drugs at your home
- Driving with a child in the car while armed
- Engaging in dangerous manufacture of drugs such as meth
Child Protective Services
Any situation that is be deemed unhealthy for a child will always trigger an investigation by Child Protective Services to determine the fitness of the parent to raise their own children. This may result in the state taking your children away from you. At Harmon & Harmon we work proactively with parents in cases where it is clearly in the best interest of the child to remain with his or her parents. Our experience has been instrumental in keeping families intact and helping them make better choices for the future.
If you have been charged with child abuse or endangerment because of other illegal behaviors, the best way to ensure that your rights will be protected and that your access to your family is preserved is to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. If you are in Southern California, rely upon the sure, solid experience of Harmon & Harmon. Contact us today to obtain a free initial consultation.
