Is a child alone in a car always neglect?
I read an ABA article about a recent ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court which stated that, “‘Any allegation of child neglect in which the conduct of the parent or caretaker does not cause actual harm is fact-sensitive and must be resolved on a case-by-case basis,’ the supreme court said. Relevant circumstances include the distance between the woman’s vehicle and the store, her ability to keep the car in view, the length of time the child was unattended, the number of peo