K.F. v. State

III. Analysis

A. Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

We begin our statutory analysis by examining the plain language of the endangerment statute. A person commits the offense of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree if, being a parent, guardian, person legally charged with care or custody of a minor, or a person charged with supervision of a minor, he or she purposely engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to a minor. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-27-205(a)(1). First-degree endangering the welfare of a minor is a Class D felony. Ark. Code Ann. §…