New York Child Endangerment Attorney

Defense for "Endangering the Welfare of a Child" Charges in New York

Under New York's child endangerment laws, you may be accused of "endangering the welfare of a child" if you allow your son or daughter to be subjected to child abuse, place him or her in danger of injury, or allow him or her to engage in a dangerous occupation. This means that unintentional or negligent conduct may result in criminal charges and various, lasting negative consequences for you and your family.

At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. we defend clients in New York who have been accused of endangering the welfare of a child. A New York domestic violence attorney at our law offices can talk to you about your legal options in challenging these charges and working to avoid a conviction. With our experience in domestic violence cases and our strong commitment to representing our clients' needs throughout their cases, we are here to help during this difficult time.   

Endangering the Welfare of a Child - New York Criminal Charges

In New York, a person may face criminal charges for endangering the welfare of a child in two different types of situations:

• Knowingly acting in such a way as to endanger the physical or mental health or welfare of a child under 17 years old, including authorizing a child to engage in a dangerous occupation.
• As a parent or guardian, failing to reasonably prevent a child under the age of 18 from becoming abused, neglected, or a juvenile delinquent.

Child endangerment as defined above is a class A misdemeanor in New York, meaning it is an offense punishable by up to 12 months in county jail and fines of up to $1,000.