Can a person have charges (legal) if he/she does not report child abuse?
Depends on the person and the types of charges. Lawyers and doctors are protected differently than regular citizens. The range of abuse can also play a part in the types of charges applicable if a child has been endangered. Relatives and babysitters have a specific ranged based upon medical knowledge shared by the parent or guardian for things like allergies or pre-existing conditions. You can check you local child welfare agency usually found online or call. The best thing to do is to act like the child is your own and use parental judgement to avoid prosecution.
