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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]YES, it is a crime here.

The guard did an excellent job. Good for him.[/quote]

No, it’s not a “crime”. [/quote]
What do you call it when something is "against the law" ? Are you trying to be cutesy and call it "non-lawful" or something? Yes, it's a crime. [/quote]

It’s not a crime.[/quote]

In Maryland, it is a crime. I don't necessarily agree that it's unsafe at seven, but it is a misdemeanor, so I didn't do it.[/quote]
No it’s not, unless child is under 4.[/quote]

https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/2005/gfl/5-801.html

(a)      A person who is charged with the care of a child under the age of 8 years may not allow the child to be locked or confined in a dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle while the person charged is absent and the dwelling, building, enclosure, or motor vehicle is out of the sight of the person charged unless the person charged provides a reliable person at least 13 years old to remain with the child to protect the child.

(b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both

I've represented people who were charged under this section. It's absolutely a crime, up to age 8.[/quote]

Crazy.  I was a paid baby sitter at 11 in the great state of Maryland. [/quote]

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