>>>Dad was home sleeping. Mom at least woke up and waddled around looking for her spawn.
Not only was dad not charged, they released the kids to him!<<<
Great point. Maybe he was wearing a “Just Say No to Drugs!” T-shirt? :)
The only somewhat reasonable explanation might be that the children were in her care while he was sleeping, and since she stated that she “dozed off” while they were in her care, she alone was responsible.
It also could be that she either had them outside when she dozed off or left the door open.
They also could have opened the door.
It does happen and sometimes even to good parents.