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WHAT IS ENDANGERING A CHILD UNDER ILLINOIS LAW?

            You left your medication lying around where your child could get hold of it. Or maybe it was a weapon that you failed to lock up.  Or you were doing drugs with the child in the room. In any … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ILLINOIS?

In Illinois, endangering the life or health of a child is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 3 felony for subsequent offenses. The offense includes knowingly allowing or causing the endangerment or permitting the child … Continue reading

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WHAT IS CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ILLINOIS?

You stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things. Your toddler was asleep so you left him in his car seat. When you returned, the police were waiting. Now you are charged with child endangerment. What is … Continue reading

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