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Endangering the Welfare of a Minor Charges in Arkansas

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The offense of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in Arkansas is punishable at three levels. Arkansas Code §§ 5-27-205 to 207 cover these offenses. Anyone charged with these offenses should consult with an attorney and read the statutes thoroughly. The highlights of the different statutes are below: Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree (5-27-205). This offense is a Class D Felony. This crime  involves purposeful conduct on behalf of the accused to either put their child in substantial risk of serious physical injury or death, or to abandon a minor (less than 10 years) in a manner that causes a risk of serious physical injury or death. Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree (5-27-206). This offense is a Class A Misdemeanor...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on January 23, 2010 (boomark / email).