Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

My ex left our son in her car for a couple minutes returned to find that police were taking him into their possession and they're now charging her with felony child endangerment, albeit the fact that this was not intentional nor was there any risk to life posed. Curious as to how she should go about "fighting" these horrendous allegations, ultimately would desire to have this blasphemy dropped ...

She missed the initial court date as they failed to provide adequate summons for her and now what perhaps would've only been a misdemeanor has been increased to a felony charge with her bail set at 100,000.

What can be done? Aside from leaving this god forsaken country that is. This charge is completely ludicrous and unlawful at that. I'm beginning to see why so many people dislike the united states, there's no unity whatsoever, merely discord and goons with badges shoving fear and terrorism down their own people's throats. Please advise.


Asked on 6/22/16, 4:23 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Roberts Roberts Law Group

Whatever you think- this is a serious offense. Get an attorney for your daughter. She would have been given a court date when she was cited and arrested

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Answered on 6/22/16, 4:39 pm
Barney Gibbs Law Office of Barney B. Gibbs

Get an attorney immediately.

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Answered on 6/23/16, 7:06 am
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

The charge is neither "ludicrous" nor unlawful. Cars can become very hot, very fast on a sunny day. Young children left unattended in that situation can quickly die or suffer permanent brain damage. Even if that wasn't an issue here (as, for example, if this happened at night or if the car was parked indoors), your son may have faced other serious dangers. For example, he would have made a tempting target for a would-be kidnapper or molester. Depending on where the car was parked, he may also have been in danger from a collision. There are many other reasons why he might have been at risk.

I don't have enough facts to say whether your ex is guilty. But the charge is serious, and she didn't help her case by missing her initial court date. Your belief that the authorities "failed to provide adequate summons" is probably mistaken. Even if it's correct, she needs a competent lawyer to make the argument on her behalf. She also needs a lawyer to defend against the felony endangerment charge. If she can't afford to hire one, the court will appoint one for her at public expense.

In the meantime, you should re-think your priorities. Worry more about the well-being of your son, and stop being outraged that the legal system protected him from serious harm.

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Answered on 6/23/16, 1:39 pm


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