Shaken Baby Attorney in Solano County

Fairfield Shaken Baby Defense Lawyer

It is not uncommon for people in certain positions to end up facing criminal charges from allegations of shaking a child, resulting in shaken baby syndrome. Parents, babysitters, nannies, siblings, relatives, friends, and day care workers are often the first suspected when a child is disagnosed with shaken baby syndrome in Solano County or Fairfield. In the eyes of police and investigators, the people responsible for the care of the child are often the ones responsible for causing shaken baby syndrome, which is why it's so important to have a lawyer defending you should you find yourself facing these serious criminal allegations.

If your child is injured and you bring him or her in for treatment, there is always the possibility that you could be placed under scrutiny of child abuse. If your child is seriously injured and a doctor finds retinal hemorrhaging (excessive bleeding of the retina) or a subdural hematoma (a mass of blood in the tissue beneath the material that covers the brain and spinal cord), it is possible that shaken baby syndrome will be suspected. You could quickly find yourself in a situation where you need a shaken baby defense attorney.

When a case involves the injury or death of a child, police, investigators, judges and jurors will be quick to make judgements, so you need a highly skilled shaken baby lawyer who is experienced handling these types of cases to make sure your rights are defended and that you are treated fairly in the criminal system. With the help of a Fairfield shaken baby defense attorney from Maas Law Offices, you can have as good a chance of anyone of overcoming your charges.

What is Shaken Baby Syndrome?

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a type of serious brain injury which is inflicted when an infant or small child is shaken violently. The movement causes the brain to bounce back and forth in the skull and this can cause severe bruising, swelling and bleeding. These can cause permanent brain damage and possibly even death.

SBS may be suspected if a child is brought in for injuries consistent with this condition and it cannot be explained. For example, to sustain the same injuries as SBS may cause, a child should have suffered a long fall or a serious car accident. When a caretaker, parent or guardian cannot explain an injury or makes a statement which is considered to be inconsistent with the injuries, it is possible that child protective services may be called in and the parent or guardian may be accused of causing shaken baby syndrome by way of physical abuse.

Shaken Baby Lawyer in Solano County, California

At Maas Law Offices our skilled child abuse defense attorneys are here to help. We are experienced and have dedicated our entire legal practice to criminal defense. By taking the time to review your case and charges, we can determine what an alternative explanation may be to your child’s injuries and we can work to protect your rights. The lawyers at our firm represent clients in shaken baby syndrome cases throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County from our offices in Fairfield, California.

Consult a Fairfield Shaken Baby Syndrome Defense Lawyer

If you have been wrongfully accused of child abuse, contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Shaken baby syndrome is a serious charge, and you may lose custody of your child or children, and may face extensive jail time. You need a lawyer on your side to assert your rights and make sure that your side of the story is heard.

Facing allegations of physically abusing your child? Contact a Fairfield shaken baby attorney at Maas Law Offices today.