Las Vegas Man in Child Abuse Case Gets Bail Revoked
A man who has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and violating Nevada child abuse law in Las Vegas has had his $500,000 bail revoked after appearing at his verdict reading with thousands of dollars of jewelry. The prosecution believes he was going to use it as getaway money, though the defense claims he was merely attempting to protect his property. His sentencing is in May.
Nevada child abuse law makes it a crime to abuse, neglect or endanger a minor. This extends to both physical and emotional abuse as well as sexual abuse and medical maltreatment. Typical defenses to child abuse charges are accident, self-defense and false allegations.
The penalties for violating Nevada child abuse law turn on such factors as whether the alleged abuse was willful, whether substantial harm occurred, whether the harm was sexual, the child’s age, and whether the accused is a repeat-offender. Willful abuse that results in substantial bodily harm is a category A felony potentially carrying life in prison. In contrast, merely allowing a child to be abused and without causing harm is a gross misdemeanor that potentially carries no jail.
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