Cruel acts, though not alleged to debase, degrade child, may still be considered abuse
Dear PAO,Can a person who pointed and poked a gun at a 12-year-old child be held liable for child abuse under Republic Act 7610 when the complaint does not seem to indicate that there was an intention to debase or degrade said child? This happened to the son of my best friend.
' In the situation that you have shared with us, the accused may still be held criminally liable for child abuse under RA 7610, notwithstanding the fact that the complaint does not specifically allege that such acts of the accused of pointing and poking a gun at the minor victim debased or degraded said child, provided that it has been specifically alleged in the complaint that such cruel acts caused psychological maltreatment on the victim, pursuant to Section 3 of RA 7610, and that they...
Acts Though Not Alleged To Debase Degrade Child May Still Be Considered Abuse
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