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Read the thread.
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This just in...Sex Offender is Pax River Raiders President Again. UFB!!
Read the thread.
and just how did the cheerleaders get there? Do they drive?
Come on, get with the times, this is Maryland, we just redefined marriage to add a man and a man. What about man and women, or man and child. Ever heard of NAMBLA (ask Barney Frank if you haven't). It's the cool thing.
So I'm guessing you're just jealous?
I believe it is in the Md Code - any parent that leaves their child in the sole care/custody of a known convicted sex offender, that parent can be charged with Neglect of their child...even if the man never touches the child inappropriately. Looking through my files now for the exact wording.
The thread that just wont die but not as entertaining as Jennifer @ Red Robin
Thank you, you get it, parental responsibility.
FAMILY LAW
TITLE 5. CHILDREN
SUBTITLE 7. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-704.1 (2012)
§ 5-704.1. Reporting of children living with or in regular presence of registered child sex offender
(a) In general. -- An individual may notify the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency if the individual has reason to believe that a parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child allows the child to reside with or be in the regular presence of an individual, other than the child's parent or guardian, who:
(1) is registered under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article based on the commission of an offense against a child; and
(2) based on additional information, poses a substantial risk of sexual abuse to the child.
(b) Form of report. --
(1) A report under subsection (a) of this section may be oral or in writing.
(2) If acting as a staff member of a hospital, public health agency, child care institution, juvenile detention center, school, or similar institution, an individual who notifies the appropriate authorities under subsection (a) of this section immediately shall notify and give all of the information required by this section to the head of the institution or the designee of the head of the institution.
(c) Contents of report. -- To the extent reasonably possible, an individual who makes a report under this section shall include in the report the following information:
(1) the name, age, and home address of the child;
(2) the name and home address of the child's parent or other person who is responsible for the child's care;
(3) the whereabouts of the child;
(4) the nature and extent of the substantial risk of sexual abuse of the child, including any evidence or information available to the reporter concerning possible previous instances of sexual abuse; and
(5) any other information that would help to determine:
(i) the cause of the substantial risk of sexual abuse; and
(ii) the identity of any individual responsible for the substantial risk of sexual abuse.
HISTORY: 2010, chs. 185, 186.
I certainly would. In reading the MD Code above, it is written that the adult that allowed that contact could be/would be charged with child neglect/abuse. Not happening on my watch
(a) In general. -- An individual may notify the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency if the individual has reason to believe that a parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child allows the child to reside with or be in the regular presence of an individual, other than the child's parent or guardian, who:
(1) is registered under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article based on the commission of an offense against a child; and
(2) based on additional information, poses a substantial risk of sexual abuse to the child.
It may or may not be foolish, but the parents are not committing a crime, by those standards.
The statute doesn't say that. It allows for one to report this to law enforcement and child protective services, but says nothing to this being against the law.
just one small quote from the code... continue reading....
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-706.2 (Copy w/ Cite)
Pages: 3
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-706.2
Annotated Code of Maryland
Copyright 2012 by Matthew Bender and Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group
All rights reserved.
*** Current through all Chapters Effective October 1, 2012, of the 2012 General Assembly Regular Session, First Special Session, and Second Special Session ***
FAMILY LAW
TITLE 5. CHILDREN
SUBTITLE 7. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-706.2 (2012)
§ 5-706.2. Reporting that child is at substantial risk of sexual abuse
(a) Receipt, referral and regulations. --
(1) A local department or a law enforcement agency may receive a report under § 5-704.1 of this subtitle that a child is at substantial risk of sexual abuse.
(2) If a law enforcement agency receives the report, the law enforcement agency shall immediately refer the report to the local department.
(3) The Secretary of Human Resources shall adopt regulations governing:
(i) how staff in a local department should elicit information when receiving a report under § 5-704.1 of this subtitle; and
(ii) the definition of substantial risk of sexual abuse as used in this subtitle.
(b) Investigation. --
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, after confirming that the allegations in the report regarding the individual's history are accurate and that there is specific information that the child is at substantial risk of sexual abuse, the local department shall make a thorough investigation to protect the health, safety, and welfare of any child or children who may be at substantial risk of sexual abuse.
(2) The local department shall conduct the investigation jointly with an appropriate law enforcement agency.
(3) If a subsequent report is received regarding an individual with a history of sexual abuse that alleges substantially the same facts as a report that the local department has previously investigated, the local department may decline to make an investigation of the subsequent report.
(c) Actions after receipt of report. -- Within 5 days after receiving the report, the local department and the appropriate law enforcement agency shall:
(1) see the child in person;
(2) attempt to have an on-site interview with the child's caregiver and the individual identified in the report as an individual registered under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article based on the commission of an offense against a child;
(3) decide on the safety and level of risk to the child, wherever the child is, and of other children in the household; and
(4) decide on the safety and level of risk of other children in the care or custody of the individual identified in the report as an individual registered under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article based on the commission of an offense against a child.
(d) Timing for completion of investigation. -- To the extent possible, an investigation under this section shall be completed as soon as practicable but not later than 30 days after receipt of the report.
(e) Responsibilities during investigation. -- As part of the investigation, the local department shall:
(1) determine whether the child is safe;
(2) determine whether sexual abuse of the child has occurred;
(3) if appropriate, offer services to the family; and
(4) immediately decide whether to file a petition alleging that the child is in need of assistance.
HISTORY: 2010, chs. 185, 186.
IANAL, but I see that this says "may notify", not "shall notify". Furthermore, it's an "AND" condition: sex offender *AND* poses a risk, not just sex offender.
It may or may not be foolish, but the parents are not committing a crime, by those standards.
FAMILY LAW
TITLE 5. CHILDREN
SUBTITLE 7. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-706.1 (2012)
Now, why would ANYONE even push it that far to what the "law" says...if you can or cant be criminally charged with neglect...you wouldnt protect your children from a sex offender? you actually need a rule book on how to be a good parent? aren't we supposed to protect our children from known risks? would you sit down at a park with your family to have a picnic if the group next to you was laid out on blankets smoking marijuana and the smoke blowing in the direction of your children or would you get up and move to a safer place to picnic?? Hmm.. guess it all depends on what kind of parent you are. and BEFORE you respond...i'm NOT directing this at "YOU" Tom88 ... i'm speaking to you in general, people reading this.
There is no criminal charge for leaving your child with a person who is a registered sex offender. You are showing me a lot of information in reference to the CINA (child in need of assistance) laws, but nothing in the criminal law.
I personally would not allow my child to be around any registered sex offender, or any other adult that I am not completely comfortable with. The way you protect your children is to educate them.
Don't take my word for it though, call the states attorney's office and talk to the prosecutor who handles these cases, or call the sheriff's office and speak to the deputy who handles sex offenders.
You guys need to get a life.
Stupidity is still not a crime. Damn shame.
Directly from the Maryland Sentencing Guidelines... updated 11/1/12
http://www.msccsp.org/Files/Guidelines/offensetable.pdf
pg 5 of 52.
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Abuse and Other Offensive Conduct Child neglect
1-1614 CR, §3-602.1 Misdemeanor 5Y Person VI $5,000 fine
a parent CAN be charged with Neglect and it IS a criminal charge.
HOWEVER, as i previously stated, since Mr. Berg is NOT a registered sex offender, nothing could come in the form of a neglect allegation from anyone having their children around HIM. there are other registered offenders in the local area, that could cause issues for folks.
the question to ask yourself is,...do you REALLY know the folks your children hanging out with ??
No sir, a person can't be charged with criminal neglect for simply leaving their child with a registered sex offender, unless that sex offender is under the age of 13, which is highly unlikely although possible.
You guys need to get a life.