What is the punishment for cruelty to children in Georgia?
Full Question:
Almost every day my dad comes home drunk and physically abuses me. I am 12 years old and still dependent on him so I can’t even think of moving out. If I complain against him, what will be his punishment?
02/27/2017 |
Category: Minors |
State: Georgia |
#32956
Answer:
O.C.G.A. § 16-5-70 says:
“(a) A parent, guardian, or other person supervising the welfare of or having immediate charge or custody of a child under the age of 18 commits the offense of cruelty to children in the first degree when such person willfully deprives the child of necessary sustenance to the extent that the child's health or well-being is jeopardized.
(b) Any person commits the offense of cruelty to children in the first degree when such person maliciously causes a child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain.
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(e)(1) A person convicted of the offense of cruelty to children in the first degree as provided in this Code section shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."