Father arrested When Infant found Outside of a Strip Club
A man from Myrtle Beach has been criminally charged for leaving his baby unattended in a car while he was inside a local strip club. He told local authorities that he was at the gentlemen's club to get his wife's cell phone, who was dancing on stage. He was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child. Once arrested, police gave custody to the mother who took the child home.
Although he is currently charged with unlawful conduct towards a child in Myrtle Beach, he could have also been charged with child neglect, child endangerment, or child abuse. He will most likely be court ordered to take parenting classes and may have to take drug and alcohol classes depending on the circumstances.
In criminal cases involving children, the Department of Social Services (DSS) may also become involved depending on the facts of the case, including cases involving domestic violence. If DSS becomes involved, a Guardian ad Litem may be appointed by the Court to conduct an investigation and to determine if the parents are fit to take care of their children. A Guardian ad Litem represents the children in court, and the family court judge usually heavily relies on their findings and conclusions. A Guardian ad Litem usually meets with the children several times, interviews the parents, friends, family, and subpoenas school records.
If DSS feels that the parents are unfit, termination of parental rights proceedings will be conducted. However, the parents are entitled to have a trial in the Family Court before loosing their children because of the serious constitutional rights involved in these types of cases.
If you have been charged with Criminal Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Neglect, or Child Endangerment in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Green Sea, Surfside Beach or Loris, contact the attorneys at the Mace Firm today.
