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Physical Assault On A Child In Texas
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Physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child or the genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury to the child, including an injury that is at variance with the history or explanation given and excluding an accident or reasonable discipline by a parent, guardian, or conservator that does not ...
Section 707.789 - What is physical abuse? (a) Physical abuse is a subset of the statutory definitions of abuse that appear in Texas Family Code § 261.001(1) and includes the following acts or omissions by a person: (1) Physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child, or the genuine threat of substantial ...
In the context of injury to a child Texas criminal cases, “serious bodily injury” means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition to the extent it creates a substantial risk of: death; serious permanent disfigurement; or. protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.
Keep in mind a few guidelines to create a non-threatening environment where the child may be more likely to open up to you. Pick your time and place carefully. Be aware of your tone. Talk to the child directly. Listen and follow up. Avoid judgment and blame. Reassure the child. Be patient.
Unless otherwise provided in these rules, no agreement between attorneys or parties touching any suit pending will be enforced unless it be in writing, signed and filed with the papers as part of the record, or unless it be made in open court and entered of record.
(1) an act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault or that is a threat that reasonably places the member in fear of imminent physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault, but ...
FAMILY CODE CHAPTER 232. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. (iii) engage in any other regulated activity, including hunting, fishing, or other recreational activity for which a license or permit is required.
In Texas, your rights with CPS encompass several key aspects. These rights encompass the ability to hire an attorney, stay informed about the case, actively participate in court hearings, and collaborate with CPS while comprehending your responsibilities.
The law states that CPS will inform the reporter “what action, if any, was taken to protect the health and welfare of the child.” This includes advising the reporter if the report was screened out.
Upon receiving a report, CPS in Texas typically responds promptly to assess the credibility and level of risk involved. Although there's no set timeframe for the initial response, CPS endeavors to promptly initiate an investigation and take necessary action based on the circumstances.