Proof re Desertion & Nonsupport Crim Charges, Idaho.
"TITLE 18
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
CHAPTER 4
ABANDONMENT OR NONSUPPORT OF WIFE OR CHILDREN
18-401. DESERTION AND NONSUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE. Every person who:
(1) Having any child under the age of eighteen (18) years dependent upon him or her for care, education or support, deserts such child in any manner whatever, with intent to abandon it;
(2) Willfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance for his or her child or children, or ward or wards; provided however, that the practice of a parent or guardian who chooses for his child treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone shall not for that reason alone be construed to be a violation of the duty of care to such child;...
Shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not to exceed fourteen (14) years, or both." bbm sbm
^ Section 18-401 – Idaho State Legislature
At post 982, @Gardener1850 posted excellent points about what the state can show re Lori's actions, tending to support the above charge. G1850 also noted no abuse or homicide charges have been filed.
Personally agreeing w G1850 that children have likely come to great harm, but wondering ---
If state does not present evd of childrens' whereabouts/condition at any point since Sept, could Lori be found guilty of abandonment/nonsupport charges?
"TITLE 18
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
CHAPTER 4
ABANDONMENT OR NONSUPPORT OF WIFE OR CHILDREN
18-401. DESERTION AND NONSUPPORT OF CHILDREN OR SPOUSE. Every person who:
(1) Having any child under the age of eighteen (18) years dependent upon him or her for care, education or support, deserts such child in any manner whatever, with intent to abandon it;
(2) Willfully omits, without lawful excuse, to furnish necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical attendance for his or her child or children, or ward or wards; provided however, that the practice of a parent or guardian who chooses for his child treatment by prayer or spiritual means alone shall not for that reason alone be construed to be a violation of the duty of care to such child;...
Shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for not to exceed fourteen (14) years, or both." bbm sbm
^ Section 18-401 – Idaho State Legislature
At post 982, @Gardener1850 posted excellent points about what the state can show re Lori's actions, tending to support the above charge. G1850 also noted no abuse or homicide charges have been filed.
Personally agreeing w G1850 that children have likely come to great harm, but wondering ---
If state does not present evd of childrens' whereabouts/condition at any point since Sept, could Lori be found guilty of abandonment/nonsupport charges?