Miami Mother Charged with Child Neglect after Child Falls, Tests Reveal Cocaine in Child’s System
Just days after ringing in the New Year, some Miami residents may have heard the news about a Miami mother who faces criminal charges after her young son was found to have cocaine in his system after undergoing medical examinations. According to local news reports, on January 4, the 5-month-old baby son of Miami resident and mother Naomi Delosangeles Ruiz was taken to the hospital after suffering a fall, but doctors became increasingly alarmed when cocaine was found in the young baby’s system. A medical analysis taken during the fall – which occurred for reasons that are still unknown to the public, as they have not been released by investigators – revealed that the boy had an “unknown amount of cocaine” in his system. Delosangeles Ruiz was also tested for cocaine in her system by the Department of Children and Families, and the tests showed that she also had cocaine in her system.
Delosangeles was ultimately arrested and charged with the criminal charge of child neglect with no bodily harm. Investigators wrote in their report of the case, “The defendant failed to provide and protect the victim with care, supervision and services necessary to maintain the victim’s physical and mental health.” Delosangeles was taken into custody by law enforcement and she was in custody at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami as of Thursday, January 9. A Miami judge ordered Delosangeles to “stay away” from her young baby son as the case is pending, and Delosangeles pleaded not guilty to the charge against her. The investigation and the case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether Delosangles will actually face a criminal conviction in the case against her.
Miami Parents Have a Right to Defend Themselves Against the Charges Against them in Court
Miami parents have a right to due process under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and under Florida laws. Accordingly, Miami parents who have been charged with crimes involving neglect, child abuse, and other crimes relating to the care of their children are innocent of the charges against them, until they are proven guilty in a court of law. Accordingly, Miami parents facing criminal charges are entitled to hire an experienced Miami criminal lawyer to help them defend themselves and get justice in their cases. It is possible that charges may be dropped against a Miami parent, or they may be acquitted or found not guilty in court. In addition, with the assistance of an experienced Miami criminal lawyer, a Miami parent facing criminal charges may be able to make an agreement for a reduced sentence, or other alternatives to jail time, with the prosecutor in their case.
If you are facing criminal charges in Miami and you need legal help, do not hesitate to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible about your case. The experienced Miami criminal lawyers at AsiliA Law Firm are here to help Miami parents and residents fight criminal charges against them. Call AsiliA Law Firm today and speak with an experienced Miami criminal lawyer about your case now.
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