Legal Question in Criminal Law in Colorado

Re: Child Abuse?

Yeah, they charge that. Child abuse includes putting a child at risk for harm. I agree this is over-charged.

I have worked on a similar case where we got a very favorable deal - no record and minimal consequences.

Who called the police?

Just because it is charged, does not mean that you are guilty. DAs and police started charging this when a baby died a few years ago. But, you are no where near that situation.

Re: Child Abuse?

The worst you are likely to suffer is a fine. But I think you're asking the wrong question. How severe a consequence might you have suffered if a car thief, who just waits for a person to leave his or her car running unattended, had taken your car, with your babies inside it?

Consider this a wake-up call.

Re: Child Abuse?

Depending on how you are charged, as a misd. or felony, this could or could not be serious. There are all types of consequences with child abuse charges, as there is a state child abuse list and can impact such things as employment, licensing and who you can be with. Because of these affects, I would consider fighting this. Good luck.