If you are charged with child abuse or assault on a child under the age of 12, you probably feel alone. You will probably be judged harshly by your friends and family. At Dummit Fradin, we are not here to judge but to help. Prosecutors in North Carolina are very tough on defendants with child abuse charges. So you will need the help of an experienced criminal defense team. At Dummit Fradin, we are experienced in child abuse cases. We can help you navigate the legal system to get the best result for you. You can trust in the skills of our criminal defense attorneys.

The penalties for child abuse may include:

Child abuse cases can be charged as misdemeanor or felony charges. If serious physical injury is involved, you could be facing up to 88 months in prison, or over seven years. At Dummit Fradin, we take time to examine all the facts and evidence in your case. Are there witnesses to the alleged crime? Is there physical evidence? Did the victim suffer bruises or go to the hospital? There may also be valid defenses in your case. Parents, daycare workers, teachers, and other child care providers are permitted to use reasonable corporal punishment to correct children’s behavior.

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When everyone else is against you, we will be at your side. Let our reputable law firm fight for you. We will carefully analyze all the evidence being used against you and create a results-driven strategy specifically for your case.