Child Neglect Without Bodily Harm (3rd Degree Felony)
The client was arrested following an incident at a Palm Beach Gardens restaurant where multiple witnesses provided sworn statements to police describing alleged mistreatment of a young child. Officers responded to the scene, interviewed five independent witnesses, and arrested the client on a felony child neglect charge. The case involved body-worn camera footage and a strong witness presence, making it a serious charging situation with substantial evidentiary weight against the client.
Felony child-related charges rarely qualify for diversion. Counsel negotiated entry into Palm Beach County's Pretrial Intervention program — a resolution that is not commonly available in cases of this nature. The client completed all required conditions including an anger management course and parenting program. Upon successful completion, the State nolle prossed the charge in full. No conviction was entered, no adjudication, and the client's record remained clean.
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