Abandoning a child - Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer

Abandoning a child - Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer

2nd degree felony (if the actor abandons the child under circumstances that a reasonable person would believe would place the child in imminent danger of death, bodiliy injury, or physical or mental impairment) - 2-20 years; up to 10K max fine

3rd degree (if the actor abandons the child without intent to return for the child) - 2-10 years; up to 10K max fine

State Jail felony (if the actor abandons the child with intent to return for the child)- 180 days to 2 years in state jail facility; 10K max fine

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