I am in Southern California. My son's father and I have a court ordered parenting plan. Its in phases that allow our son and his father bonding time because they have just recently met. The visits are at the park, mall, open areas but my sons father isnt allowed to take him to his home yet because of their new relationship. On the day of a visit (Tuesday) my son woke up with a 103 degree fever and was vomiting so I told my sons father that we'd have to reschedule because playing outside isnt best for a sick 1 year old. I took our son to the Dr and she confirmed that he was indeed sick and should rest. The following Sunday my son was feeling better but still too sick to play outside in my opinion so I asked the FOB to reschedule he instead called the police and is now pressing contempt of court charges with family law.
I know the law is not based on a mothers intuition, however its common sense that a 1 year old shouldnt play outside sick. It could put him at risk for a serious illness. At my sons age i cannot give him cough medicine or anything either so he has to get better on his own with the help of fever reducer. (By the way he was still sick for next tuesdays visit and I let him go, I had to take him BACK to the dr cause he got sick again this time with an ear ache)
My question is if any, what will be my punishment? (jail, fine, change of custody) Should I ask for a public defender?
I know the law is not based on a mothers intuition, however its common sense that a 1 year old shouldnt play outside sick. It could put him at risk for a serious illness. At my sons age i cannot give him cough medicine or anything either so he has to get better on his own with the help of fever reducer. (By the way he was still sick for next tuesdays visit and I let him go, I had to take him BACK to the dr cause he got sick again this time with an ear ache)
My question is if any, what will be my punishment? (jail, fine, change of custody) Should I ask for a public defender?