By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Monterey, California, William Aguirre-Fajardo, age 24, has been arrested on charges of child abuse and other criminal charges involving the death of a 8 month old boy. Aguierre-Fajardo was arrested following a report from…
Articles Posted in Crimes Against Children
New York Day Care Centers – Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect – Day Care Operator to be Tried for Failing to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In New York and other states, day care operators, owners, and employees have a duty to report suspected abuse and neglect of children attending the day care program. Most states have statutes in place that require…
Spanking in Tennessee and Southern States – Debate About Corporal Punishment
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Tennessee and other Southern states, many parents and school districts continue to use corporal punishment (as well as the threat of corporal punishment) as a means of disciplining children and students. The Tennesean Newspaper / Website had a very…
Oregon Department of Human Services – What Is Considered Abuse?
By Joshua Shulman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Oregon, the Department of Human Services receives and investigates incidents of child abuse and neglect. Like many other states, Oregon has laws in place that define abuse. Abuse is defined by Oregon law by the…
Frequency of Children Left in Child Care / Day Care Vans in Virginia
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Virginia and other states, day care workers, child care workers, bus driver, and school employees have failed to follow proper and appropriate safety precautions in removing children from vehicles during times of extreme heat or extreme cold. A small…
Connecticut Department of Children and Families – How Is Abuse Defined? How Is Neglect Defined?
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network The Connecticut Department of Children and Families has a duty to investigate reports and incidents of child abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. How does the Connecticut Department of Children and Families define “Abuse”? Abuse is defined as…
Idaho Babysitter Charged with Crime of Having Sex with 14 Year Old Boy
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Idaho and other states, parents entrust the safety and welfare of their children. It is the duty of a babysitter to act in the best interests of the child and make sure that the child is kept safe under…
Arizona Child Care Facilities / Day Care Centers – What Standards Apply as to Discipline and Guidance?
By Sara J. Powell, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Arizona child care facilities / day care centers must comply with regulations and procedures set forth in the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) Title 9 Health Services – Chapter 5 – Department of Health Services –…
Des Moines, Iowa Infant Critical – Parents Arrested for Child Endangerment
By Thomas J. Duff, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Des Moines, Iowa, an infant is in the hospital in critical condition. The parents were arrested by law enforcement authorities for child endangerment charges. The parents, who are both 20 years old, turned themselves…
Multnomah County, Oregon 5 Year Old Girl Found Alone in Sheriff’s Parking Lot
By Joshua Shulman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Multnomah County, Oregon, a 5 year old girl was found in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office. She then told officers that she wandered away from an abusive home. Sherirff Bob Skipper saw the…