Child Neglect / Endangerment

Wais Azami is a great criminal attorney who routinely defends against charges such as “child endangerment” in Orange County, CA. Mr. Azami has years of experience as one of the OC’s top criminal defense lawyers. We specially cater to the residents of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Westminster, Tustin and Huntington Beach. We are centrally-located to all courts in OC.

Under Penal Code 270, the crime of child neglect is when a parent willfully and without lawful excuse fails to provide necessities such as clothing, food, medicine, and shelter. It is generally a misdemeanor.

Defenses to child neglect charges:

• Was not a willful act,
• Have a lawful excuse, and/or
• Was falsely accused

Penalties for child neglect charges:

• County jail for up to 1 year, and/or
• Fine of up to $2,000
• A judge can award misdemeanor or summary probation in lieu of jail time
• Immigration consequences
• Possible loss of government aid services

California defines Child Endangerment under Penal Code 270.

You can find the elements, definition and penalties for this crime in the above-mentioned link for the crime of child endangerment in California.

Have you been accused of child neglect or child endangerment?

Call the Law Offices of Wais Azami at (714) 321-9999. Or schedule a free consultation with our child neglect or child endangerment lawyer in Orange County here. We will generate a defense plan which aims to get the charges dismissed, reduced, and/or the consequences mitigated.