Juvenile Crimes

Child Neglect Laws in California | Penal Code 270 PC Defense

Child Neglect Laws in California – Understanding Penal Code 270 PC

What Is Child Neglect Under Penal Code 270 PC? In California, it is a crime for a parent or legal guardian to willfully fail to provide a child with basic necessities—such as food, clothing, shelter, or medical care—without a lawful excuse. This offense is defined under California Penal Code 270, and it can apply to […]

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Nine Year Old Accused of Making Terrorist Threats

A fourth grader in Kermit, Texas has been suspended from school for making what school officials have referred to as terrorist threats. The boy’s father has a very different view of the scenario that played out on school grounds but administrators are sticking with the punishment thus far. The investigation began after the nine year old

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