Criminal Neglect
As people reach advanced age, they may require assistance from designated “caregivers” who are assigned to help elderly individuals with daily tasks and medical care. A caregiver is a person who has assumed or has been assigned responsibility for the regular care of an elderly or disabled adult. If a person fails to provide the promised level of care, he or she may be found guilty of criminal neglect.
Persons who are elderly, disabled, or are otherwise unable to care for themselves may require assistance in the form of a professional or designated caregiver. In some cases, family members may volunteer to be an official caregiver, or persons may be paid under contract or ordered by a court to do so. If you have been accused of criminal neglect, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side. For more information on neglect charges, contact the Milwaukee criminal lawyers of Kohler & Hart SC at 414-271-9595 today.
Common Forms of Criminal Neglect
An individual may be accused of criminal neglect if he or she fails to provide the necessary:
- Shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Medical services
- Required medications
- Supervision
In most cases, unpaid volunteers are not considered to be caregivers, unless they have volunteered to care for an individual and are aware that the person is completely dependent on their care and assistance.
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Criminal charges can have a lasting effect on your personal and professional life. If you or someone you know has been charged with criminal neglect, contact the Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys of Kohler & Hart SC at 414-271-9595 to discuss your legal options.