...charged for/with the death of her son.

[Karen123456]

A woman was charged in court for/with the death of her son.

The above sentence is written by my daughter. She thinks "for" is correct. I think it should be "with".

Should I use "for" or "with"?

Thanks.

 

[Copyright]

Speaking as a non-lawyer, I would say "She was charged with ..." but you're usually charged with a crime, not a death.

She was charged with the murder of her son.
She was charged with neglect of her son resulting in death.

(Or whatever charges may be on the books.)

 

[Karen123456]

Thanks, Copyright.