Juv Ch. 1 Legal Protections Flashcards
Under what court finding may a fetus be aborted prior to becoming viable
Roe v. Wade
What does viability mean?
That the fetus could survive outside the womb with or without artificial support
When is post viability abortion justified
When the life or health of the mother is in danger
What law prohibits experimentation on human fetuses
112 12J
What is the penalty for experimentation on human fetuses?
Possible prison sentence of 5 years fine $10,000
When may researchers study neonates?
When approved by an institutional review that complies with federal regulations
12/111 1/2 defines what law
Gender affirming and reproductive healthcare services are protected civil rights in Massachusetts
_______________ concerns the treatment of gender, dysphoria, example, consultation, and medical assistance for people who are already transgender or contemplating whether to be become transgender
Gender-affirming care
_________ concerns all forms of treatment relating to pregnancy, contraception assisted reproduction, miscarriage management or pregnancy termination
Reproductive healthcare
Can a private citizen interfere with gender, affirming care or reproductive healthcare
No
What law prohibits police officers from investigating this type of protected healthcare activity (ch/section)
147/63
What law allows a newborn to be left at the hospital, police station or fire station within seven days of birth (ch/section)
119/ 39 1/2
Do you have to report to DCF if a baby is born drug addicted or in some other way damaged by parental neglect or abuse?
Yes
Child must attend school and continue to do so until his or her _____ birthday
16th
When must child begin school by
Age 6
What is the minimum age to institute child requiring assistance?
6
Children age ___ or older may deliver newspapers with a parent or guardian permission
9
119/39 covers abandonment of child under ___ years of age
10
What age is a child legally presumed incapable of committing a crime
Under 12
What is the youngest age to charge an offender with a crime?
12
Child under ____ must be appropriately restrained by a car seat or safety belt and a motor vehicle. If not, operator is responsible for fine. Primary offense
13
Motor vehicle statute for a child under 13, not restrained by car seat or safety belt
90/7AA
At what age does not being restrained by a seatbelt become a secondary offense
13 and over
Motor vehicle statute for someone 13 and over, not being restrained by a seatbelt and a motor vehicle
90/13A
At what age does the passenger become responsible and cited separately while not being restrained by a seatbelt?
16
Rule that states someone age 13 and under lacks the maturity to consent to accompany an adult without the permission of parent or guardian
Tender years doctrine
Who established the tender years doctrine
SJC
What rule applies to kidnapping offenders who later argue that the child consented to go with them
Tender years doctrine
Children under 14 may not work unless
Delivering papers
Under ____ years old, a Miranda waiver is only valid if a parent or interested adult is present
14
Juvenile court is given jurisdiction for murder if the offender is ____ years old
Under 14
People age ____ and over may consent to sexual touching (breast, genitals and buttocks)
14
People may not consent to sexual intercourse until they turn
16
Juvenile age ____ -____must obtain an employment permit to work
14-17
Age 14 and under a Miranda waiver is valid if a parent or interested adult is present what is the only exception
The juvenile is “highly sophisticated”
Can a 14-year-old be held in secured detention for up to six hours
Yes
Can juveniles 14 and older be held in adult jail
No
Juvenile 14 and older can be held in secured detention for up to
6 hours
What court has jurisdiction for juvenile 14 and over charged with murder?
Superior Court
What court has jurisdiction for “youthful offenders”?
Juvenile court
What court has jurisdiction for “youthful offenders”?
Juvenile court
Juvenile may be considered for child requiring assistance CRA if they are under ___ years old
16
Statutory rape can be charged if the minor is (age)
Under 16
265/22A is statue for:
Rape of child under 16
265/24B is the statute for assault with intent to rape child under
16
265/26C is for enticement for sex or violence if child is under
16
Children age ___ and under are required to wear helmets for bicycling in line, skating, non-motorized scooters and skateboards
16
Juvenile age ____ and over making consent to sexual intercourse
16
Juveniles age ___ and over are responsible for seatbelt fines
16
Someone can be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor if the minor is under ___ years old
18
Reckless endangerment of a child is for children under age
18
What age requires parental consent for an abortion (if not given waiver by a judge)
Under 18
Junior operator and learners permit restrictions are for children under age ___
18
Children under age ___ may be put in protective custody if they’re in knowing presence of class AB or C
18
Selling glue or cement to a minor can be charged if the minor is under ____ years old
18
Inducing a minor to distribute drugs covers minors under age ___
18
What must the minors age be if defender is charged with inducing a minor to become a prostitute
Under 18
Child pornography offenses apply to minors aged
Under 18
For minor under age ____, a Miranda waiver is only valid if a parent or interested adult is present or the youth is highly sophisticated
18
At what age is someone no longer eligible for CRA proceedings or police custody as a runaway?
18
At what ages are an adult eligible for parole even after conviction of first-degree murder
18, 19, 20
What are “emerging adults”
Ages 18, 19, 20 that are eligible for parole, even after conviction of first-degree murder
Ages for “emerging adults”
18, 19, 20
What is the minimum age to be charged with contributing to violation of a juvenile court order?
19
Mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect of a disabled to disabled persons protection commission begins at age
18
A federal mandate to all states requires that any missing person under ____ years old is entered into CJIS/NCIC
21
Mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect and financial exploitation of elders to elder protective services begins at age
60
What five crimes have enhanced penalties if they’re committed against elders 60 or over
ABDW
ADW
Armed assault with intent to rob or murder
Unarmed robbery
Larceny from a person
When age is an element of a crime is the victims elderly appearance sufficient
No
