Alecia Shaunta Robinson

Custodial interference is when a relative (parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew) of a child under 18 unlawfully takes the child from the state, keeps the child after visitation ends, hides the child knowing it was unlawfully taken, helps someone else do these things, or violates court-ordered visitation or custody rights. Base punishment is up to 30 days in jail and up to $50 in fines, but it can be enhanced to a felony (1-6 years in prison) if done repeatedly or with intent to deny the other parent access.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

Custodial interference is when a relative (parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew) of a child under 18 unlawfully takes the child from the state, keeps the child after visitation ends, hides the child knowing it was unlawfully taken, helps someone else do these things, or violates court-ordered visitation or custody rights. Base punishment is up to 30 days in jail and up to $50 in fines, but it can be enhanced to a felony (1-6 years in prison) if done repeatedly or with intent to deny the other parent access.

Penalty: Class C misdemeanor; 30 days; fine up to $50

It is illegal to make false reports to police about crimes or emergencies knowing the information is false, or to lie to police in response to their questions about crimes with intent to obstruct their investigation. This includes intentionally reporting false bomb, fire, or emergency threats knowing it will cause emergency response, frighten people, or close public places. Violations regarding false crime reports are Class D felonies (2-12 years and up to $5,000 in fines), while false emergency reports are Class C felonies (higher penalties).

Penalty: Class D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000

Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500

Knowingly inflicting injury on a child under 18 (through non-accidental means) is child abuse, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and/or up to $2,500 in fines. If the abused child is 8 years old or younger, the offense is elevated to a Class D felony punishable by 2-12 years in prison. Enhanced penalties apply for child neglect or endangerment with aggravating factors.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500