Posted on Apr 3, 2012 By Shawn Cline
I often meet with well meaning parents who have been accused of assault on a family member in violation of Virginia Code ยง18.2-57.2 who are in fact guilty of nothing more than spanking an unruly ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2011 By Shawn Cline
I frequently meet with distraught parents who have been charged with child neglect or abuse. In most cases, these are loving parents who either lacked the skills and resources to effectively care for ...
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