Most parents could not imagine putting their child in harm’s way. They check the backseat diligently whenever they exit their car to ensure no child is left in a hot vehicle, keep their children close by whenever they go in public, and stay far away from drugs and alcohol when around their children. But what happens if you make a mistake? Could you face criminal charges? What actually counts as child endangerment? How Texas Courts Judge Parenting Decisions Reckless or Reasonable?
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Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
Child endangerment is a fairly unique crime that can apply to various circumstances. However, the individual charged must have acted in a manner that intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently placed a child under the age of 15 in a dangerous situation that puts them at risk for bodily injury, physical impairment, mental impairment, or death. Some situations will almost always lead to this charge, including unlawfully possessing and consuming a Penalty 1 group drug while caring for the child, receiving a DWI when a child is in the vehicle, engaging in sexual activity in the vicinity of a child, and leaving an unsecured weapon in the presence of a child. For other situations where child endangerment or abandonment may have occurred, the Texas courts depend on the reasonable person standard to determine the outcome. They try to decide if the defendant’s actions align with what a reasonable person would do in the same situation. Some situations that often qualify as child endangerment include leaving a young child at home alone for hours, not requiring kids to wear a seatbelt, driving recklessly with a child in the car, and failing to seek medical care when a child needs it. Every year, we hear countless news reports of adults charged for leaving their children in the car while they run into a store. If you ever contemplate doing this, even if you’re just stepping in for one item, it’s never worth the risk. It could quickly become longer without your realizing it. Receiving a child endangerment charge puts you at risk for a felony that comes with up to two years in jail and fines up to $10,000. You could also risk your custody rights.
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Ingredients • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak Marinade • 2/3 cup red wine • 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari • 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sesame oil • 1 tbsp sesame seeds • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/4 tsp ginger powder • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions 1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. Place the flank steak in a large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat. 3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes. Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy!
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