“Child Abduction” Defenses & Punishment │ California PC 278.5(a)
In California, Depriving of Child Custody or Visitation is also known as “child abduction” and it’s charged by the prosecution under Penal Code 278.5(a) pc. Although similar, this charge differs from kidnapping since it does not require the use of force or fear. In most instances, simply taking your child to live with your parents […]
