Term
| Definition of a "Child" (609.376) |
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Definition
| Means any person under the age of 18 years. |
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| Definition of a "Caretaker" (609.376) |
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Definition
| Means an individual who has responsibility for the care of a child as a result of a family relationship or who has assumed responsibility for all or a portion of the care of a child. |
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Term
| Definition of a "Complainant" (609.376) |
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Definition
| Means a person alleged to have been a victim of a violation of section 609.255, subdivision 3, 609.377, or 609.378, but need not be the person who signs the complaint. |
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Term
Gross Misd. Malicious Punishment of a Child (609.377)
1; $3,000 |
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Definition
If the malicious punishment results in less than substantial bodily harm, the person is guilty of __.
Penalty of not more than __ years or a fine of not more than $_____, or both. |
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Felony Malicious Punishment of a Child (609.377)
5; $10,000 |
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Definition
If the malicious punishment results in less than substantial bodily harm, and during the time period between a previous conviction or adjudication for delinquency under this section or sections 609.221 to 609.2231, 609.224, 609.2242, 609.342 to 609.345, or 609.713, and the end of five years following discharge from sentence or disposition for that conviction or adjudication, the person is guilty of __.
Penalty of not more than __ years or a fine of not more than $_____, or both. |
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Term
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Definition
| A parent, legal guardian, or caretaker who, by an intentional act or a series of intentional acts with respect to a child, evidences unreasonable force or cruel discipline that is excessive under the circumstances is guilty of __. |
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Term
Felony Malicious Punishment of a Child (609.377)
5; $10,000 |
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Definition
If the malicious punishment is to a child under the age of four and causes bodily harm to the head, eyes, neck, or otherwise causes multiple bruises to the body, the person is guilty of __.
Penalty of not more than __ years or a fine of not more than $_____, or both. |
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Term
Felony Malicious Punishment of a Child (609.377)
5; $10,000 |
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Definition
If the malicious punishment results in substantial bodily harm, the person is guilty of __.
Penalty of not more than __ years or a fine of not more than $_____, or both. |
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Felony Malicious Punishment of a Child (609.377)
10; $20,000 |
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Definition
If the malicious punishment results in great bodily harm, the person is guilty of __.
Penalty of not more than __ years or a fine of not more than $_____, or both. |
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