Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

My boyfriend spanked my 4 year old son and left a couple bruises on my sons rear end. The police got involved along with CPS. What are my rights as the parent and my boyfriends rights? I don't know what is going on in the case as of yet, but he did not intentionally try to leave bruises on my son. I don't believe that he was trying to abuse my son and my son was not in pain for any great amount of time over a few minutes... What can they charge him with and can they really tell me that I am not allowed to have contact with him?


Asked on 10/17/13, 5:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Hello. More detail needs to be known, of course. Presumably you and your boyfriend each need separate attorneys to assist and advise each of you. In other words, you turn to your attorney at this time, and your BF turns to his attorney for legal counsel.

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Answered on 10/17/13, 6:55 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Not all corporal punishment is abuse. However, if you leave a mark, chances are that it would be categorized as abuse and could result in child protection involvement. he can be charged with malicious punishment of a child. However, it is far more likely the matter remains civil and the county requires your boyfriend to remain away from the child. If you do not comply, they may commence a child protection action.

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Answered on 10/18/13, 6:34 am


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