Brady Kiser is at risk of felony child abuse charges following the drowning of his 3-year-old son, Trigg. Trigg was found unresponsive in the family's pool on May 12 and died six days later. The Chandler Police Department's investigation culminated in a recommendation for charges, the rarity of which indicates possible negligence. Legal experts assert that criminal charges are applicable only in cases of significant parental carelessness. The county attorney is currently reviewing the evidence before making a final decision on the case.
The police's decision to recommend a felony charge suggests that there's more to the story. Unfortunately, drownings happen every day in Arizona, but not every drowning rises to the level of a criminal offense.
It rises to the level of criminal charges under the law when it's a negligent act, meaning that the parents are careless and they should have done something to prevent the death of their child.
It is very rare to see criminal charges being recommended in a drowning case. The final decision rests with the county attorney, who will evaluate the evidence before determining whether to proceed.
Trigg was found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona on May 12, and died six days later at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
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