Child Abuse
Milwaukee Child Abuse Criminal Defense Attorneys
Defending you or a loved one against child abuse charges in Milwaukee or throughout the State of Wisconsin is a job for the criminal defense lawyers at Padway & Padway Law Offices. We understand the nuanced complexities and relationship dynamics that are necessary to protect you against these charges. Whether you are charged with intentionally causing bodily harm, recklessly causing bodily harm, failure to prevent bodily harm, or neglect, we possess the temperament, legal skills, knowledge of the law, care, and experience to handle these types of charges. With over eighty plus years of accumulated experience and effective representation, our skilled attorneys can successfully fight these charges saving both you, your reputation, and your family. We know how to handle Child Protective Services, State, and Federal charges. When you choose Padway & Padway, you become part of the family, and nothing is more important to us than family.
The first step to defending any criminal investigation is for you to exercise your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. This is paramount to the outcome of your case. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Combine your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent with your Sixth Amendment right to an attorney. Make the call and the skilled attorneys at Padway & Padway Law Offices will be by you or a family members side no matter the time or place because we know how important it is to you, your loved ones, and your case. It is what we do best. Welcome to the Family.
At Padway & Padway Law Offices, we take the time to get to know you and your family. We understand the magnitude of the situation and the trust you’ve place in our firm. We embrace the challenge, honor the relationship, and zealously defend your rights to get the result you and your family members deserve. Our criminal defense lawyers challenge the constitutionality of police conduct and hold law enforcement accountable for violating your constitutional rights. We get evidence suppressed for unconstitutional stops, seizures, search warrants, photo arrays, live lineups, police questioning, and more. We win jury trials. We fight for you. When you choose Padway & Padway you become part of the family, and nothing is more important to us than family.
Defending Child Abuse Crimes in Milwaukee and Throughout the State of Wisconsin
Charges of child abuse are serious and require a highly skilled defense team. The criminal defense lawyers at Padway & Padway Law Offices effectively defend against all types of child abuse charges in Milwaukee and across the State of Wisconsin. Some of the more common charges are physical abuse of a child; causing mental harm to a child; failure to support a child; abandonment of a child; neglecting a child; and failure to prevent bodily harm. A closer look at some of the more common child abuse charges below.
Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentional or reckless behavior that causes bodily harm. Depending on the severity of the injury and the intent or lack thereof, a person may face a Class C, E, F, H, or I felony for these types of charges.
Mental Harm to a Child: Conduct which demonstrates substantial disregard for the mental well-being of a child while having temporary or permanent control of the child may face a Class F felony.
Failure to Support a Child: Whomever intentionally fails to provide child support for a child may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor (for less than 120 days) or a Class I felony (for greater than 20 days).
Neglect of a Child: Failure to provide necessary care, for reasons other than poverty, that endanger the physical, mental, or emotional health of the child may result in a Class D, F, G, H, or I felony for these types of charges.