Nashville Child Abuse Defense Attorneys
Challenging Child Abuse & Neglect Charges in Tennessee
Child abuse may consist of what someone has done to a child or what someone has not done to protect a child from harm. Specifically, under Tennessee law, child abuse may mean that a person under age 18 "has suffered, sustained or been in immediate danger" or suffered from a "wound, injury, disability, or physical or mental condition caused by brutality, neglect, or other actions or inactions of a parent, relative, guardian, or caregiver."
Criminal charges involving harm or potential harm to children include:
- Child abuse
- Aggravated child abuse
- Child neglect
Child abuse may consist of "brutality, abuse, or neglect toward a child." Some types of child abuse have to do with not removing a child from a known danger. For example, failing to protect a child from harms may constitute abuse.
When it comes to defending clients against child abuse and neglect charges, our Nashville child abuse attorneys at May McKinney spare no effort in protecting their constitutional rights and interests. We believe in safeguarding our clients’ relationships with their children and preserving their reputations and careers. Taking a holistic approach to every case we handle, our team works to reach the most favorable result.
Contact our Nashville child abuse defense lawyers at (615) 265-6383 today.
Child Neglect & Endangerment Defense in Tennessee
With child neglect and endangerment, the particulars of each situation as perceived by law enforcement and other government agencies will determine the level of criminal charges filed.
Examples of alleged child neglect may include:
- Leaving a child alone in a car
- Exposing a child to marijuana smoke
- Failing to provide necessary medical care
- Unlawfully keeping a child out of school
- Lack of supervision
- Endangerment of morals or health of a child
- Allowing, encouraging, or permitting a child to engage in prostitution or child pornography
This is an abbreviated list. Even if the circumstances of your child neglect case are not described here, you should talk to a Nashville child abuse defense attorney promptly if you have been charged with any type of crime involving a child who is alleged to be a victim.
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"Forever Grateful"Thank you for helping me to not only resolve a recent legal matter, but also pointing me in the direction of freedom from a past criminal record. I am clean and free, and I have a clear record for the first time in 12 years.- Rachel
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"Repeat offender facing time"When I got I hemmed up in Gallatin and caught two charges, I was told I was facing 180 days plus an extra 180-365 days serving time. I told my folks I was tired of taking chances with amateurs when It came to a legal defense lawyer. I initially called Frank Lannom's office, but they regrettably informed they did not practice in Sumner but they knew who did that was just as good and experienced. They gaveme the number to Mr. McKinneys office here. I called them up and Ms Savannah Edmonds met with me that day on a zoom meeting. I gave a very professional summarization of my charges , sentance they carried, as well as the exact figure they would charge. She even called me back to correct herself on something she said wrong. I thought that was exceptionally professional. Needless to say I knew May and McKinney were the lawyers I want defending me. It's easy to make back money. You can't get your time back. Anyway today was the first day of court with my Lawyer. And my first offer was "both charges dismissed" . Now you can't get much better than that. If you want to save money, take the amateurs and risk loosing your life, your name, your integrity or hire the professionals of May and McKinney and get results. Remember "you get what ya pay for" and with May and Mckinney it's well worth every penny !- Robert F.
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"Mr. McKinney is listed with Super Layers for a reason!"In the darkest and most ashamed moment of my life, Mr. McKinney with all of his kindness, encouragement, and unsurpassed knowledge for the Tennessee law was by my side. I am nearly 60 years old and never had a conflict in my life, let alone one that involved an uncontrollable emotional reaction, that resulted in a physical altercation. Yet under the influence of prescribed drugs for insomnia, anxiety management, and alcohol, I made a grave mistake which resulted in Class C Aggravated Assault Felony Charge. To complicate matters, I am not a resident of Tennessee. It goes without saying that Mr. McKinney has earned the utmost respect as a top tier lawyer from the Tennessee court system. He was able to professionally articulate my case to the court, emphasizing that I risk losing employment, showed that I voluntarily turned myself in, and that I was a first-time offender. The court listened to him and as a result he was able to negotiate terms that far exceeded my expectations. I spent a lot of time between my arrest and court appearance researching the standard outcomes for an aggravated assault charge in the State of Tennessee, and based on what I read, I expected the worst judgement to be passed down. Mr. McKinney however worked with the court system to not impose jailtime and an opportunity to have the charges expunged from my record. I know that I will forever be ashamed and grieve over the event, but he was able to provide me with the opportunity to work the rest of my life making this right to the victim, my family, and others that were emotionally impacted. Mr. McKinney is worth his weight in gold. He knows the law. He is respected. He is highly skilled as a lawyer. He is the very best. I only wish I met and got to know of him under better circumstances.- SB
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"Forever Grateful"I want to personally thank Mr. Rob and Ms. Shyanne for everything they have done for me that took me to the resolution of being able to go on with my life. I’m forever blessed to have met them and had them in my life at a very rough time. Thank you.- K.
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