State v. Markes

Outcome: Felony child neglect charges dismissed

Description: Erin Markes, a 19-year-old mother of a 4 year old child suffering from lissencephaly. was charged with felony child neglect in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Her son Jaden's severe brain disorder caused the numerous conditions cited by the SAO in the information. Charges were ultimately dropped. http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/markes_8036___article.html/jaden_patterson.html