State of West Virginia v. Kimberly S.

This ease is before this Court upon the appeal of the defendant, Kimberly S. 1 from the September 26, 2012, order of the Circuit Court of Wood County. Kimberly S. was sentenced to thirty days in jail and two years of probation for the offense of contributing to the neglect of a minor — her seven year-old daughter. As reflected in the order, the circuit court also directed Kimberly S. to register with the West Virginia State Police pursuant to the West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Registration Act, W.Va.Code, 15-13-1 [2006], et seq. In addition, custody of the daughter having been placed…