Salinas Child Abuse Defense Lawyers

Bringing Decades of Experience to Your Case

An accusation of child abuse is a very serious matter in California. Because this offense involves innocent and defenseless children, it is heavily prosecuted and punished. Child abuse generally involves any type of harm or cruelty caused to a child.

Mandatory Reporting in California

Mandatory reporting of such abuse is covered under California law, which instructs people to report such abuses to child protection agencies.

These include:

• Health practitioners
• School or daycare employees
• Social workers
• Clergymen
• And others

If you have been accused of any type of child abuse, you should immediately retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney.

At The Worthington Law Centre, our Salinas child abuse defense attorneys can provide proficient legal help dedicated to protecting your legal rights and helping you to avoid severe penalties. We have a long track record in the field of criminal defense, through which we have demonstrated the high quality of our legal service.

California Child Abuse Laws

Child abuse is to:

• Injure
• Neglect
• Sexually abuse
• Or emotionally abuse a child