Category: Child Abuse

Abusive Head Trauma & Child Abuse: Charges, Penalties, and Defense

Last updated September 12, 2018 by

The term Abusive Head Trauma is not a legal term, but a medical term. It used to be called “Shaken Baby Syndrome.” Even though this isn’t a legal term, it is a term used in the broader medical and scientific…

First Degree Child Abuse in Michigan: What You Need to Know

Last updated January 7, 2018 by

David J. Kramer

It’s the kind of story you cringe to hear about or read in the news. A baby was taken to the hospital with a broken leg. A boyfriend is now facing criminal charges for child abuse.

Michigan Child Pornography Laws and Project Safe Childhood

Last updated October 5, 2017 by

David J. Kramer

Matthew John Andaluz, 44, of Battle Creek was sent to prison in September 2017 to serve a 30-year term, followed by 10 years of supervised release. His crime? Andaluz created a series of child pornography which he shared on the…

Parenting and the Law: Free Range Parents Vs. Helicopter – What Is Legal?

Last updated June 7, 2017 by

David J. Kramer

I was recently told this story about a mom of young kids, who was concerned she could be charged with child neglect or abuse for parenting decisions she believed she was making for the health and well-being of her kids.

Tragic Accident or Child Abuse and Neglect?

Last updated April 27, 2016 by

David J. Kramer

Sadly, accidents happen all the time. They are tragic and heartbreaking. That is what happened to a 37-year-old mother in Inskter, Michigan. On Monday night, her 21-month-old boy, Anthony, was found unconscious in a hot tub. He was confirmed dead…

MLB Introduces New Policy on Domestic Violence Sexual, Assault, and Child Abuse

Last updated October 17, 2015 by

David J. Kramer

Last year, you could not have missed the Ray Rice scandal or the Adrian Peterson scandal. Now, the MLB is responding with a new policy for domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Michigan Child Abuse Laws

Last updated March 28, 2015 by

David J. Kramer

All throughout Detroit and the state of Michigan the news of what is being called a heinous case of child abuse is being heard. The news of a Detroit Mom who killed two of her children and hid them in…