Oregon has powerful, comprehensive laws intended to stop and prevent child endangerment in many forms. Although physical and sexual abuse are certainly covered, not all child endangerment cases involve violence. In recent years, many of these laws have been modified specifically to cover homes where methamphetamine manufacture or other illegal drug activity is alleged to have occurred.
If you have been arrested and charged with any child endangerment offense, or you have come under investigation by the Department of Human Services (DHS), removal of children from your home and termination of your parental rights are real possibilities. Contact our Portland child endangerment attorneys for the help you need to prove your innocence or explore options for keeping your family together.
Knowledgeable Portland Child Endangerment Defense Lawyers
When illegal activity in a home where children reside or visit is alleged by Oregon law enforcement, adults in the home often face multiple criminal charges, including:
- Child neglect or child abuse
- Endangering the welfare of a minor
- Domestic violence
- Drug charges such as methamphetamine manufacturing, delivery or sales of other illegal substances
At Helzer Cromar & Schneider, our attorneys' many decades of combined family law and criminal defense experience make our firm a tremendous asset for people under investigation or charged with child endangerment offenses under Oregon law.
We have earned numerous acquittals and dismissals of various charges by contesting an illegal search or pursuing other lines of defense. We approach each case with balance and each client with respect, targeting a full understanding of all relevant circumstances so that we can form the best defense or negotiating strategy.
Call Experienced Criminal Defense and Child Custody Lawyers: 503-608-7851
We can put a dedicated, resourceful legal team to work defending your future and your parental rights to the greatest possible extent. For a consultation focused on your specific case and your greatest concerns, contact our Beaverton law firm as soon as possible.
