is there a law that punishes parent for leaving a child in a vehicle unattended?
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According to this website: http://www.saferoads.org/state/st_lawchart.htm#unattended\nArizona does not have an unattended child law like other states do. A search of the Arizona Criminal Code http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13 did not produce a related offense. This does not mean that the county or municipality where you live has not adopted a code of their own. You may try searching your county or city website for an unattended child law through their respective traffic or criminal codes. Ask one of your local police officers if they know of one. If they don't have one, petition your local government to adopt one. States that have the law usually classify it as a misdemeanor criminal offense. For example, Washington State has an unattended child law RCW 46.61.685 that says, that it is unlawful to leave a child under the age of sixteen in a vehicle in a public place unattended with the motor running. Laws pertaining to abandonment refer primarily to withholding the basic necessities of life and don't apply to your specific question. (For example: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.42.060 )
962249
If you call the police department and ask them they will tell you.  Also calling a family law attorney should get you the answer.  I think most attornies would not charge to answer this question.  You should be able to get a free consultation with an attorney to discuss this.  Be sure to ask about this when you call.  I think you may have waited too long, but I hope not.  Child abuse cases really should never have a time limit to prosecute.  Good luck with this and don't let that slime ruin your life.  Remember the best revenge is living well.  Don't give him another minute of your life after you are done pursuing this matter.  Sadly your mother is even more guilty for not protecting you.
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I live in Florida, but I believe this rule of law applies to all states. I'm sure someone out there will post otherwise if I am incorrect.\n\nHere, if you are the ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR, you cannot claim ignorance as a defense. The law assumes that, as the sole inhabitant of the vehicle, you are knowledgeable about the contents of said vehicle, and therefore, responsible for said contents. The only time you can claim ignorance of the contents is if there were other people in the car at the time of the stop, search, and seizure.\n\nMy ex-husband found this out when he was stopped while driving (alone) and the cops found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. His "defense" that the stuff didn't belong to him was thrown out of court based on the law I stated above.\n\nIf you were alone in the vehicle, there ISN'T any "proving your innocence". The law already assumes you are culpable.
412831
leave the child alone until she is old enough
620056
Specifically, there arent any laws in connection with the father being an absent parent. they have laws that help the mother financially, but none to punish the father for being absent. hope this helps :)
131488
Check with local probate court if there is such a legality.  If child is a very responsible person, might be okay, unless that child is babysitting babies.  You know your child better than anyone.  How long would parents be out?  Most children that age are too immature to be left alone.
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It s not legal at all. You can get arrested for neglect if the authorities would know. But since no one said something, they wouldnt know.\nI m not sure what went on in the head of the parents, but under no circumstances is this legal. There would have to be a babysitter, neighbor, whoever in the same apartment then the child. \nYou can leave your child for a few hours when he/she is like 10 years old but not a 2 year old. NO WAY!\nWhen they come to visit in England, of course the English laws will apply. And im sure that England has a similar if not even the same law. So if anyone finds out, he/she will surely call the police.
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Illinois\nPreparing Children to Stay Alone (May 2001), by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), has the following information about the legal age to be left home alone in Illinois:\n\nWhat is lack of supervision?\nIllinois law defines a neglected minor, in part, as "any minor under the age of 14 years whose parent or other person responsible for the minor's welfare leaves the minor without supervision for an unreasonable period of time without regard for the mental or physical health, safety or welfare of that minor."\nJuvenile Court Act, 705 ILCS 405/2-3(1)(d) \n\nHow long may a child be left alone?\nWhat is appropriate under certain circumstances may be considered child neglect in other circumstances. \n\nWhile recognizing that many factors may apply, Illinois law lists 15 specific factors to be considered when deciding whether a child has been left alone for an unreasonable period of time. \n\nThis information is available on the Web at http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/alone.doc.
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Sorry, but I'm on the sheriff's side.  If you don't pay a fine, even for a seatbelt ticket, then a warrant's usually issued.  If you can't post bond, you go to jail.  The price for lack of responsibility is sometimes steep.  Along similar lines, here in Missouri if you bounce a check to the DMV and don't make good on it they'll enter a seize order into the computer & any police officer stopping you can remove your license plates & mail them back to the DMV.
388615
Yes. My brother got a ride to work after he wrecked his car on icy pavement. And I got a ride on a holiday when no bus or taxi was passing by. And the person that wrecks your day is usually yourself. The police is just keeping you from doing even greater harm to the general public. In fairness I must say that none of the above facts happened in the USA. One episode was in Germany and the other in Brazil. You have tough laws in the USA for things that are not even noticed in other countries. Like peeing on the street or drinking in public or prostitution
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I would imagine that would be possible if you were to show that the parents are incapable or unwilling to care for the child and provide a safe environment.  It would probably be a long, slow process; however, if the child is in an abusive or drug oriented situation, it would be worth the effort to protect the child.  Unfortunately, it may depend on a judge and we have seen lately how they rule on a lot of cases against people who should be in prison.
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If it was against the law, then every parent with chidren would be in violation of the law.  With the inflatable airbags in the front passenger seat, you aren't allowed to have children in the front seat.  And since a majority of the driving that moms do is shuttling kids around, this would put them all at risk of receiving a citation.  \n\nI was also told once that it is illegeal to drive with the interior lights on.  I'm not sure if this is accurate or not but it is a distraction if it's on.
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The parents were reported to child protective services, but there is no update to what happened. The father agreed to not allow the mother to be unsupervised with the kids at anytime. I hope, for the children's sake, that this family can get help.
900712
you were wrong for drinking in the car, and underage. i don't blame your cousin for leaving you, he did not want someone drinking in the car which is also against the law. you both could have been in big trouble for your dumb actions. he could have lost his driving privileges. where were your parents?
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Becca's bill does not really deal with runaways, but with truancies, so if the child missed no school while being a runaway, the parent would not face any penalties. Also, the law says, "It shall be a defense for a parent charged with violating RCW 28A.225.010 to show that he or she exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to cause a child in his or her custody to attend school." If you cannot find the child, and they did not become run aways in part because you acted negligently, you would have a reasonable defense against any charges.
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Contrary to most of the answers that you have received, it is ot so cut & dried that you can make a strict yes or no answer.   Most jurisidictions have very general laws that prohibit "child neglect".  Refunds a child any outside contact could be considered emotional abuse and thus subject the parents to prosecution.
103513
First, this is being reported as an accident.\nSecond, if the other person does not press charges, then there is nothing that anyone can do.