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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"On more than one occasion, you treated me like kin. It meant more than you both will ever know."On more than one occasion, you treated me like kin. It meant more than you both will ever know.- Satisfied Client
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"So grateful"Can't say enough good things about Rob and his team. I have used him on 2 or 3 occasions in different areas of law, He provided us with a caring , comforting atmosphere and explained all aspects of the steps necessary to achieve our desired outcome. Will highly recommend Mr. McKinney in whatever aspect of what the problem is . You will not regret it.- Donna Pearson
