It’s not uncommon for a parent to be investigated by CPS after a child makes a report of being physically disciplined. While we would like to believe we have the right to raise our children as we see fit, there are many government entities that do not see it that way. While I am a proponent of a parent’s right to raise their children, this story does seem a little over the top. A firefighter sets his children’s hands on fire to teach them a lesson about making poor choices. The incident was recorded and posted on social media, causing an investigation. If this had occurred in Greeley or Weld County, the man would likely be facing Child Abuse charges.
Weld County Child Abuse Lawyer: Definition of Child Abuse Hands on Fire
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Child Abuse – C.R.S. 18-6-401 – is:
While, thankfully, the children were not injured, by setting their hands on fire, it would be argued that the father placed his children in a situation that posed a threat of injury.
Sentence for Child Abuse in Greeley and Evans
In Greeley, Erie, and Evans, Child Abuse is charged based on the intent and injury sustained:
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Child Abuse Crime Classifications and Charges |
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When a person acts knowingly or recklessly and the child abuse results in death to the child |
Class 2 felony |
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When a person acts with criminal negligence and the child abuse results in death to the child |
Class 3 felony |
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When the person acts knowingly or recklessly and the child abuse results in serious bodily injury |
Class 4 felony |
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When the person acts knowingly or recklessly and the child abuse results in an injury other than serious bodily injury |
Class 1 misdemeanor |
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When the person acts with criminal negligence and the child abuse results in any injury other than serious bodily injury |
Class 2 misdemeanor |
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When the person acts knowingly or recklessly and no injury results |
Class 2 misdemeanor |
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When the person acts with criminal negligence and no injury results |
Class 3 misdemeanor |
Because the children were not injured, but the father acted knowingly, he would be facing class 2 misdemeanor Child Abuse charges.
If you or a loved one has been charged with Child Abuse, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Child Abuse attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009.
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