A Dickinson woman plead not guilty at the Stark County Courthouse on Monday for Endangerment of a Child.
Eighteen year – old Shannon Kirchen is charged with a Class C Felony for endangering a seven year old.
In court a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper said she was pulled over for not properly buckling up a child who was riding in the back seat.
He also said he smelled marijuana in the car and drug paraphernalia was within arms reach of the child.
If convicted, Kirchen could face a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.