12 Feb
Mom convicted over lack of dental care for son
A Washington woman was convicted Wednesday of second-degree criminal mistreatment for not seeking dental care for her developmentally disabled 10-year-old son.
The boy suffered several abscesses from severe decay, which required several of his adult teeth to be removed. The condition could have been life-threatening if allowed to continue without treatment, according to a doctor.
The defense attorney contended she was unaware of the extent of the problem and that …
