Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm Defense Attorney — Las Vegas, NV
Child abuse SBH charges require willful or negligent conduct that caused substantial bodily harm. Independent medical and biomechanics review is critical — many cases hinge on whether an injury is consistent with accident or abuse.
⏰ Every day matters in a criminal case.
Prosecutors don't wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses fade, and plea offers harden the longer your case sits unrepresented. The first 72 hours often decide what charges actually get filed.
Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm in Nevada — the legal reality
Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 200.508 defines Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm as a violent felony. Child abuse SBH charges require willful or negligent conduct that caused substantial bodily harm. Independent medical and biomechanics review is critical — many cases hinge on whether an injury is consistent with accident or abuse.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm cases
- Accident / non-abusive injury causation
- No willful or negligent conduct
- Medical expert review of injuries
- False CPS allegation pattern
Honest pricing. No surprises.
Most private firms in Las Vegas charge $15,000 to $30,000+ for serious criminal defense. We charge a flat retainer from day one — so you know exactly what you're paying.
- Payment plan available — 50% today, 50% before court
- No hidden fees — everything bundled in the retainer
- Free initial consultation
- Investigation, motions, and appearances included
Retainer covers representation through resolution at the agreed level. Any escalation (appeal, extended trial) is discussed in advance.
Where Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm cases get booked
Where you were arrested decides which jail you're booked at and which court hears the case. Tap a facility for jail-specific procedure on Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm:
Why Las Vegas Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
Your Fighter in Court
"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm charge or any other charge, Attorney Tom Wells fights it personally — from booking through verdict.
Attorney Tom Wells brings nearly 10 years of experience defending clients across Southern Nevada. A graduate of UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a background as a former Clark County Public Defender, Tom knows both sides of the courtroom — and uses that knowledge to win for you.
- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
- Former Clark County Public Defender
- Board Certified · Constitutional Law Expert
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
- 90% Win Rate · 500+ Cases Won
Charged with Child Abuse with Substantial Bodily Harm? Call Now.
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