What You Need to Know about Felony Child Endangerment Charges and How an Experienced San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You

It was recently reported that a San Diego man pleaded guilty to felony child endangerment charges. According to police, the man left his one-year-old son in his locked car while he went to a grocery store. The temperature in Escondido on the day of the incident was 96 degrees. Witnesses who heard the child crying called the police, who broke into the car to save the child. The police found the man shopping in the store, who admitted that he had left the child alone for about 25 to 35 minutes. The man was sentenced to 180 days in jail and mandatory parenting classes.

Child endangerment offenses occur when an adult, by his own indifference or carelessness, puts a child’s life or health in harm’s way. Penalties can include time in county jail or state prison for up to six years if convicted.

If you or a loved one is facing child endangerment charges, it is important to contact an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. At Wallin & Klarich, our San Diego criminal defense attorneys can help protect your rights and investigate the facts to help mount a strong defense for your case. We have over 30 years of experience successfully handling these serious matters. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can be reached by phone at 1-877-230-1529 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.