Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

How many minutes is a child permitted to be left alone in a vehicle without resulting in a charge of 'Endangering the Life or Health of a Child'?

1. 5

2. 10

3. 15

4. 20

The correct answer is: 10

The correct response regarding how long a child can be left alone in a vehicle without facing the charge of 'Endangering the Life or Health of a Child' is based on legal guidelines that often emphasize the importance of the child's age, the conditions of the environment, and the length of time the child is unattended. In this context, 10 minutes is considered a time frame where the risks of leaving a child alone may begin to outweigh the situational context, such as weather or the state of the vehicle. This choice acknowledges the balance between the potential danger to a child left alone in a vehicle and the intent behind the legislation, focusing on the child's immediate safety and wellbeing. Leaving a child for a duration longer than this threshold often raises significant concerns about their safety and could lead to potential legal repercussions.