In the parking lot you notice a car in which there is a small infant in the back seat. You first noticed the car there at least an hour ago. You know it has been 100 degrees or higher today. The car is locked with the windows up. You call paramedics and

the police. By the time they all get there, the parent wanders up and says, “Oh my god, I only left the baby for a minute!” What would the parent be guilty of if the baby died? (Aside from abuse or neglect laws)

a. First degree murder
b. Voluntary manslaughter
c. Involuntary manslaughter
d. Felony manslaughter


c. Involuntary manslaughter

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A. Office for Victims (O4V) B. National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) C. Office of Victim’s Rights (OVR) D. Office for Rights of Victims (ORV)

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What role can a female officer play in a rape investigation?

What will be an ideal response?

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