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Child Endangerment in Chicago: Doing the Job Parents and Guardians Will Not Do

Child endangerment laws in Chicago have not always had the best reception given the fact they have the power to take children away from their biological parents and even throw those parents in prison. There are cases where the facts are so harrowing that even the defense attorney is moved…

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Child Endangerment Cases Currently Pending in Illinois

The definition of child endangerment in Illinois is broad and therefore child endangerment charges are filed under a number of different circumstances. Under Illinois law 720 ILCS 5/12C-5, a person endangers the life of a child if he or she knowingly: Causes or allows a child under 18-years-old to be…

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