New York Criminal Lawyer Blog
Judges, prosecutors, and NY criminal defense attorneys recognize that law enforcement must always be vigilant in protecting children and keeping them safe. That being said, NY criminal defense attorneys must also hold the prosecution to their burden of proof when their clients are charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Penal Law ､260.10.
One issue that has been litigated on multiple occasions is whether the conduct that “endangers” the child must be conduct that is directed at the child. In the alternative, is it sufficient if the conduct, although not directed at the child, is the type of behavior that the actor is aware will likely harm the child?