Felony Child Neglect under Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-39

Child neglect is when a parent or other person responsible for a child’s care and support neglects or refuses to care for the child’s health, morals or well-being, when able to do so, such as failing to provide food, proper education, and medical or surgical care (unless religious beliefs prevent certain forms of medical care).

Common defenses are available in child abuse cases, like innocence or lack of evidence.