- Well, wrap your head around this: in the land of cheese and Packers, the charge for child neglect can pack a real punch. Depending on how severe the case is, it could range from a misdemeanor to a felony. And felonies are no small fries; they're like a gut punch to your record with potential jail time and hefty fines. Think of it as the state's way of saying: "Not cool, you've crossed the line."