Nanny-Cam Catches Abuse of Toddler
Leaving your child in the care of another person is an extremely nerve-racking proposition for most parents, especially if the person caring for your child is a nanny or some other individual with whom you do not have a prior-existing relationship. In an effort to quell this anxiety, many parents have started installing "nanny-cams" in their homes to allow them to keep an eye on their young ones while they are away. While these cameras serve merely as a sort of "safety-blanket" for parents, the occasional headline is made when these types of cameras capture behavior that is shocking, bizarre, or illegal.
The most recent headline to result from the use of a "nanny-cam" comes from Illinois where a Cook County family used a camera to see what their babysitter was up to because they noticed that their fifteen-month old toddler started behaving oddly and had several bruises on her body. To their horror, the nanny-cam uncovered that their nanny was physically abusing their toddler, violently choking and shaking the girl as she sat in her high chair. The nanny is charged with aggravated battery to a child and her bond has been set at $25,000.00
Unfortunately for many criminal suspects, they find themselves in situations like the nanny in this story, where they are seemingly caught red-handed committing a serious criminal act. These defendants should remember that even in the face of this type of evidence, all hope is not lost. There may be circumstances that warrant exclusion of harmful evidence, circumstances that justify a suspect's actions in some cases, or circumstances that make an offender a favorable candidate for an alternative sentence so that he or she does not have to serve time in jail. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney today to discuss your options.
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