Injury to a Child — Charges Dismissed

Case Description

Our client, a newlywed mother of an infant, faced a devastating accusation of injury to her child following a tragic incident where she was assaulted by her husband, resulting in a broken nose. During the altercation, her child was inadvertently struck by a door as she defended herself. Despite being a victim of domestic violence and having no prior trouble with the law, she was arrested and charged with injury to a child, and her child was immediately taken from her by CPS.

Legal Strategy

We thoroughly investigated the incident and presented the complete context of the domestic abuse, emphasizing our client’s role as a victim and the accidental nature of the child’s injury.

Challenges

The main challenge was overcoming the severe implications of the charge, which could have led to permanent loss of custody and a criminal record. CPS’s immediate removal of the child added emotional and legal complexity, requiring a swift and effective response.

Resolution

Through careful legal strategy and a detailed presentation of the facts, we succeeded in having the charges dismissed. Our client was not only cleared of all accusations but was also reunited with her infant child, allowing her to rebuild her life without the shadow of a criminal record.