A tearful mother learned Tuesday that a judge was raising her bail, and denying her access to her daughter, in a child endangerment case.

Upon learning more specifics, Buchanan County Associate Circuit Judge Keith Marquart raised the bail for both parents.

The judge said that because of the probable cause statement and the arguments of the prosecutor, the couple would not be likely to receive probation. They could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

They were arrested last week after an incident in April, in which their young child was discovered with a severe foot infection and bleeding. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kate Schaefer told the judge the child required emergency surgery, and could have lost toes to the infection. The victim has been taken into state custody four times in the past.

Both parents have been in jail since their arrest. Each is charged with a class-d felony count of endangerment of a child.  Bail for each was originally set at $2,500 with a $500 cash deposit. But upon hearing the additional details, Associate Circuit Judge Keith Marquart raised bail to $10,000, with a $1,000 cash deposit. Neither parent is allowed to have contact with the victim, which is a common condition set by judges when granting bail.

The pair are both scheduled for preliminary hearings June 30. Both will apply for a public defender.