scottsins said:
I have no idea what you are talking about. Texas doesn't have "class c felonies".
My bad, did not know, several states have class c felonies that usually don't carry jail time (kiting scripts, child abuse, etc...), a lesser charge than say murder and often can be esponged.
scottsins said:
What does "involvement crosses state lines" mean, and how could that spell trouble?
I thought there were two accounts of abuse being cited against AP. I (maybe wrongly) thought they were in different states. Since state laws differ or similiar, both counts may be tried in same court; thus two counts which weighs heavier on court showing pattern of behavior.
scottsins said:
"Child endangerment" - he is not charged with that, so I'm not quite sure why you bring that law up. He has been indicted for Injury to a Child. And, again, as indicted, the state may obtain a felony conviction for Injury To A Child WITHOUT proving recklessness. That's the point you were responding to, but I'm not sure that you really addressed it at all.
It's just a term that spans a litany of child abuse scenerios, from leaving child in car unattended, to corporal punishment, to using drugs in child's company, etc....
Certainly a felony conviction can be issued here, but don't think AP has any prior record regarding such.
Scott, I'm no expert and really haven't followed this case closely - so just spouting off irrelevant (wrong) crap in relation. I'm not a lawyer, and out of touch with this case. Thanks for calling my ignorance out; no offense taken and thanks for your knowledgeable update as well. Please disregard my comments as anything meaningful. The law here, and the law there (anywhere) can be different, and did not do my due diligence before posting.
Best w/ the bets tonight, and carry on.