Walker v. Superior Court

Walker (defendant) refused medical care for her daughter Shauntay based on her religious beliefs, relying instead on prayer; Shauntay died after 17 days without treatment. Walker was charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony child endangerment, and argued her religious beliefs should provide a defense.

Whether a parent can be prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter for refusing medical care due to religious beliefs if the child dies.