Child Abuse Types in Denver, C.R.S. 18-6-401 - Accused of Hurting Your Child?

There are two major types of Child Abuse in Denver, Colorado: those which cause injury or death, and those which cause no injury. That may sound simple, but it is not. Under each of these two categories, there are several variables which will affect the actual felony child abuse or misdemeanor child abuse charged. Protect yourself and your relationship with your children by getting help now - not later after things have grown worse. Examples of Child Abuse.

Child Abuse is Easy to Allege in Denver

Everyone should understand just how easy it is to be accused of Child Abuse. You don't need to injury your child or purposely cause them harm. From accidents to negligent conduct, grieving parents are often charged with Child Abuse. Let's study this problem further in the blog below.

A common misconception is that pastors, priests, rabbi and other clergy are mandatory reporters of child abuse (including sexual abuse) in Denver, Jefferson and Adams County, and across the state of Colorado. Let's look specifically to the law from C.R.S. 19-3-304. While "clergy member" is on the list of mandated reporters, immediately below their listing is the following:

Colorado Springs police were recently searching for a man who is accused of assaulting (C.R.S. 18-3-204) a group of children who were bullying his son. The man allegedly sprayed four juveniles with pepper spray, yelled obscenities at them, and chastised them for assaulting his 8 year-old son. While it is unclear at this time whether the El Paso County District Attorney will be pursuing charges against this man, it is likely he will be charged with Assault and Child Abuse (C.R.S. 18-6-401).