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Hello i have a friend that been charge with child abuse (his step son). His bail bond was 100.000 dollars. He got out thru the bail bond company for 10.000 dollars. He lives in killeen, Texas. He has no criminal record. His and his step son are really close he been raising him like his own and he also always been there for him. i guess that when he whooped his step son with a belt he has his moment and he snaped. he is not a violent person and he never put his hand on any kids or person before. Now my question is what can he get for that? Have he go to the jail? If so how many months will he get for it? Or does he have a chance to get probation? If so how many years can he get probation?
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Assault Attorney serving Richardson, TX
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There are defenses based on reasonable discipline of a child that may be available. The facts are critical in deciding how to defend the case. How bad were the injuries, did he make a confession and etc. He certainly has probation eligibility if he is guilty, but he may be kept from his step son if he is sentenced to probation or jail. Since he has made a substantial bond, hopefully he has the money to hire an experienced lawyer. In cases I have tried around the state of Texas I have found a great deal of difference in attitude from one district attorney's office to the next. The same is true of different judges. Have him immediately contact the attorney of his choice and interview him to be sure that he has experience in trying child abuse cases. If he is satisfied with his skill, he should begin planning the strategy that will be used in his defense.
Answered on Jul 25th, 2013 at 3:55 PM