Go and see an attorney.
In KS, this would fall under the child endangerment law. There isn't another specific law yet about when, how long, how old, etc you can or can't leave a child in the car. But under child endangerment, the officer can arrest the caregiver and take the children into custody.
Is a class b felony for child endangerment a violent crime
Depending on the type of snake and where it is compared to the child, it could be considered child endangerment if the snake is capable of attacking or harming the child.
Child endangerment in the fourth degree is the least harmful of all. This means that a person's acts caused harm to a child.
...you go to jail
police?
If the complaining party denies their complaint. If the charge is found to be false. If you are guilty and cop a plea and agree to any conditions put before you by the Prosecutor and DHS. Then it is at their discretion to downgrade the charge. This is serious business, and IF you are guilty , do whatever you need to to become a better parent or caregiver.
The situation should be reported to the child protective services. The parent may need help and they need to be informed about child endangerment. Leaving small children under the care and supervision of a child is considered child endangerment in most jurisdictions and can result in the parent being declared unfit.The situation should be reported to the child protective services. The parent may need help and they need to be informed about child endangerment. Leaving small children under the care and supervision of a child is considered child endangerment in most jurisdictions and can result in the parent being declared unfit.The situation should be reported to the child protective services. The parent may need help and they need to be informed about child endangerment. Leaving small children under the care and supervision of a child is considered child endangerment in most jurisdictions and can result in the parent being declared unfit.The situation should be reported to the child protective services. The parent may need help and they need to be informed about child endangerment. Leaving small children under the care and supervision of a child is considered child endangerment in most jurisdictions and can result in the parent being declared unfit.
Child Endangerment.
No details are given. It is much too general a question. There's no way to foresee the outcome.
Hardly ... that could constitute "child endangerment" and/or "child abuse".
Not enough information is given to attempt an answer. What state? What was the disposition of the first charge? How serious was the latest incident?