Section 163.545 - Child neglect in the second degree(1) A person having custody or control of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as may be likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child.(2) Child neglect in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.1971 c.743 §174; 1991 c.832 §2