Q: 4 yr old found wandering by law enforcement can parent be charged with improper supervision of a juvenile?
My 4 yr old grandson was placed in my custody after his mother was charged with child endangerment after the child wandered alone into the store next to their home. A week after being placed in my custody he unlocked the front door and wandered down the road while I was sleeping. I was charged with improper supervision of a juvenile 14:92.2 I immediately installed new locks on doors. Then this week I had a friend with an emer @ 7:30am. I woke my 17 yr and told her to keep an eye on her nephew while I ran to help friend. 8am husband running late for work failed to lock back door. 11am I have a police officer yelling at me on my cellphone after answering a call from my 17yr. Officer states if I don't get home immediately he is arresting my 17yr & placing my grandson in state custody. I'm min. 45 mins away. Husband on lunch explains he left door unlocked. Daughter scared to death stated she didn't recall being told to watch him. I arrive & cited again with improper supervision.
A: You need to hire a juvenile court attorney and put a bell on the 4 yr old.
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