Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky - Criminal Defense Attorney

Your job could be on the line if you’re arrested for child abuse or some other serious crime. It all depends on your employer’s policies and the nature of the criminal offense. There are a number of factors that are likely to influence a criminal defendant’s employment opportunities now and in the future, but every […]

As you might expect, child abandonment charges are fairly serious. Naturally, your state and community have an understandable interest in safeguarding the welfare of minor children. If you’re facing child abandonment charges and you haven’t yet spoken with authorities, you may want to speak with an attorney to learn how you should proceed. Your side […]

You probably know that deserting a child without an intent to return is considered child abandonment. What you may not know is that child abandonment can happen even when a parent or caregiver remains in the home, if the absence could potentially lead to substantial physical or emotional harm. An example is when a very […]

According to Texas law, child abuse can happen in a number of manners. You could be accused of child abuse if you commit an act that will cause a child physical, mental or emotional harm, or fail to protect him or her from such an act. A number of acts can result in allegations of […]

Child Protective Services tends to have their own vocabulary, and it is important for anyone who is the target of an investigation to understand the various terms this agency uses. Here are a few of the most common terms associated with CPS: