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San Bernardino County Child Endangerment Lawyers

Penal Code 273a PC - Child Endangerment / Willful Harm to a Child

California Penal Code 273a PC defines a series of offenses commonly known as child endangerment or willful harm to a child. Among the types of conduct that can lead to a Penal Code 273 a child endangerment charge are:

  • Willfully causing or allowing a child to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering (Willful harm to a child)
  • Willfully allowing a child in one's custody to have his/her person or health injured (Willful injury to a child)
  • Willfully allowing a child in one's custody to have his/her health or safety endangered (endangering person or health of a child)

Penal Code 273a PC child endangerment is often charged against a parent who allows (or fails to stop) the other parent from harming their common child. For example, if the mother knows that the father is abusing the child, and the mother does nothing to stop the child abuse, she can be charged with a felony under Penal Code 273a.













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