Child Abuse Legal Consequences

Summary

In Connecticut, if a spouse causes harm to a child, they could face charges such as child abuse, assault, or endangerment. If unaware, the other parent might not be charged, but could be investigated for negligence. Recklessly causing serious injury without a weapon can lead to second-degree assault charges. Consider consulting a local attorney for specific legal advice.

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I live in CT. Hypothetically, if my wife hit and broke * of our 5 month infants posterior ribs coupled with verbal abuse for weeks, and I had no knowledge of the events, what could my wife be charged with and what could I be charged with?
I'm really sorry to hear about this situation. In Connecticut, your wife could potentially face charges like:
- Child abuse or neglect
- Assault or aggravated assault
- Endangerment of a child
As for you, if you were genuinely unaware, you might not face charges. However, if there's any suspicion of negligence or failure to protect, you could be investigated.
Would you like to connect with local lawyers who can provide more specific guidance?
In CT, is it second degree assault if someone recklessly causes serious injury without a weapon?
In Connecticut, second-degree assault can occur if someone recklessly causes serious physical injury to another person, even without using a weapon. This means that if someone acts recklessly and it results in serious injury, they could be charged with second-degree assault. Would you like to connect with local lawyers for more specific legal guidance?