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Chapter 14 - HELENA’S CASE

Helena’s slap of Elsie was straightforward.

Adult.

Three-year-old.

Intentional strike.

Witnesses.

Video.

She also had repeated contact with Elsie in violation of medical guidance, though not every brace or treatment-style issue automatically became a separate criminal offense.

She entered a misdemeanor child-abuse/battery-related plea under applicable local law.

Probation.

Mandatory counseling.

No unsupervised contact with Elsie.

No participation in her medical or developmental decisions.

Community service outside child-facing roles.

The family wanted more.

Exile.

Loss of inheritance.

Removal from every trust.

No.

Helena lost what her conduct justified losing.

Access.

Authority.

May you like

Trust.

Not unrelated property rights.

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