JL Ch. 1- Massachusetts Age chart Flashcards
Massachusetts continues to follow Roe Vs. Wade. Under Roe, a fetus may be aborted prior to becoming (blank).
Viable.
(Blank) means that the fetus could survive outside of the womb, with OR without artificial support.
Viability.
Viability depends on the particular case and does NOT occur at a particular gestational age.
Post- viability abortion (usually in the third trimester) is justified only when:
the life or health of the mother is in danger.
112 Sec 12 J prohibits experimentation on human fetuses. However, researchers may study (blank) if approved by an institutional review that complies with federal regulations.
“neonates”
Are gender affirming (trans) and reproductive health care services protected civil rights in Massachusetts?
Yes. This law defines and protects:
-Gender-affirming care
-Reproductive health care
Police officers SHALL not investigate this type of protected health care activity.
Gender affirming care and reproductive health: Law enforcement officers in the commonwealth are forbidden form providing information or assisting in any investigation- by an government official or private citizen- regarding out-of-state health services that would be lawful if provided in Massachusetts: The only exception is:
if a federal law explicitly requires that state or local officers provide assistance.
A fetus may be the subject of a murder or manslaughter charge if, at the time of the criminal act, the fetus was:
viable.
A baby who is born drug addicted or in some other way damaged by parental neglect or abuse, should be the subject of a:
51A.
- Child must attend school- an continue to do so until his or her 16th birthday.
- Minimum age to institute Child Requiring Assistance (CRA) proceeding.
Age 6.
Children age (blank) or older may deliver newspapers with parent or guardian permission.
Age 9.
Abandonment of a Child under (blank) years of age:
Under 10 .
Child legally presumed incapable of committing a crime.
Under 12.
Youngest age to charge offender with a crime.
Age 12.
Child must be appropriately restrained by car seat or safety belt in a motor vehicle.
Age:
Under Age 13
-Operator responsible for fine
-Primary enforcement by police.
Children and adults must be appropriately restrained by a safety belt in a motor vehicle.
Age:
Age 13 and Over
Operator responsible for fine for passengers age 13 to 15. Passengers age 16 and above cited separately.
*Secondary enforcement by police
Operator is responsible for safety belt fine for passengers age (blank) to (blank).
Age 13 to 15.
Passengers age 16 and above cited separately.
Secondary enforcement
Protection:
- Aggravated A&B on a Child
- Indecent A&B of a Child
- Tender Years Doctrine established by SJC
-Children under this age may not work unless delivering newspapers
Procedure:
- Miranda waiver only valid if parent/interested adult present
-No detention in adult jail or juvenile secure detention
-Juvenile court jurisdiction for murder
Age?
UNDER 14 years old
Protection:
- Indecent A&B on Person (blank) and older
- Children who are (blank through blank) must obtain an employment permit to work
Procedure:
- Miranda waiver valid if parent/interested adult present- only exception is if juvenile “highly sophisticated”
- No detention in adult jail, BUT may be held in secure detention for up to 6 hours.
- Superior Court jurisdiction for murder
- Juvenile Court jurisdiction for “Youthful Offenders” and other delinquents.
Age?
Age 14 and OVER
-Children who are 14 though 17 must obtain an employment permit to work.
Protection:
- Child Requiring Assistance- truant, school misbehavior
-Statutory Rape
-Rape of Child Under (blank)
-Assault with intent to rape child under (blank)
-Enticement for sex or violence
Age?
UNDER Age 16
Protection:
Helmets required for bicyclists, and those using in-line skates, non motorized scooters, and skateboards.
Age?
Age 16 and under.
Protection:
-May consent to sexual intercourse
-Responsible for seat belt fines
Age 16 and over.
What is the minimum age of a defendant for Contributing to Violation of a Juvenile Court Order?
19 years old.
(Read the whole question)
Protection:
-Child Requiring Assistance- runaway, home misbehavior
-Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
-Care & Protection
-Mandatory reporting of Missing Child
-Contributing to Delinquency of minor
-Contributing to Violation of a Juvenile Court Order (age of juvenile not defendant)
-Reckless endangerment of a child
-Parental kidnapping of Child
-Parental consent for abortion required
-Junior operator and Learner’s permit restrictions
Protective Custody:
- Requires immediate parental notification
-Protective custody of child in knowing presence of Class A, B, or C
Drug Crimes:
-Marijuana Possession of 2 oz or less (must attend drug class)
-Selling drug paraphernalia to buy under 18 (buyer)
-Selling glue or cement to minor
-Distribution of Class A, B, or C to minor
-Inducing minor to Distribute Drugs
Sexual Exploitation:
- Sexual conduct for fee with minor
-Inducing Minor to become Prostitute
-Electronic Enticement of Prostitute
-Deriving support or earnings from minor prostitute
-Creating child pornography
-Disseminating child pornography
-Possessing child pornography
-Disseminating Obscenity to minors
-Human trafficking (enhanced penalties)
Procedure:
- Miranda waiver only valid if parent/interested adult present unless youth is “highly sophisticated”
Age?
UNDER 18 years old.
