Casey Anthony Trial

[AGDee]

I feel for the mom who wakes up in the morning to discover that her baby has died of SIDS some 5 or 6 hours before and she could be convicted for failing to notify anybody within 1 or 2 hours of death, under this law.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I feel for the mom who wakes up in the morning to discover that her baby has died of SIDS some 5 or 6 hours before and she could be convicted for failing to notify anybody within 1 or 2 hours of death, under this law.

I don't think it's intended to work like that. I thought it was based on the discovery or knowledge of your kid missing or dying.

[HannahXO]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I feel for the mom who wakes up in the morning to discover that her baby has died of SIDS some 5 or 6 hours before and she could be convicted for failing to notify anybody within 1 or 2 hours of death, under this law.

I'm sure there will be some provision for that in the law, for example the parent might have 2 hours from the time that he or she discovers the child is missing or dead. 12 hours would even be reasonable IMO. But I hope that they take the time to put such preventative measures in place and the law is not passed hastily.