The accused, young first-time offenders and parents, pleaded guilty to causing the death of their one-month-old infant son.
Tran pleaded guilty to manslaughter after striking the child twice in the face to stop him from crying, fearing discovery by his brother.
Bui pleaded guilty to failure to provide necessities of life after failing to seek immediate medical attention due to fear of family discovery of the out-of-wedlock birth.
The court imposed sentences reflecting principles of denunciation and general deterrence while considering mitigating factors including genuine remorse, guilty pleas, and the momentary nature of the assault.
