Which of the Following Incidents Would a State Be Least

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following incidents would a state be least likely to prosecute under a child abuse statute?

• A)A parent who was capable of providing support but failed to provide necessary food for a young child.
• B)A parent who left a three-week-old child locked in a van at as shopping mall on a hot summer day.
• C)An expectant mother who ingested alcohol during her pregnancy and thereby caused adverse medical effects to her child at birth.
• D)A parent who permits a ten year old child to engage in an occupation involving a substantial risk of danger to the child's life or health.

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Definitions:

Artisan's Lien

A legal claim granted to artisans or mechanics against the property they have serviced or improved, ensuring payment for their work.

Real Property

Land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and fixtures, legally recognized as immovable.

Consensual Lien

A security interest that is agreed upon by the debtor and creditor to secure payment or performance of an obligation.

Mechanic's Lien

A legal claim against a property by a worker or supplier who has not been paid for services provided.