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