Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana
If one spouse(or parent) is guilty of abuse, and the other spouse "looks the other way", is the one who looked the other way as legally guilty as the abuser?
Asked on 3/23/11, 10:35 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Burton Padove
Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove
Neglect is also a form of abuse.
Answered on 3/23/11, 10:31 pm
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
Failure to report child abuse is a criminal misdemeanor.
Answered on 3/25/11, 11:51 am
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