So in Ohio, If I forget that my gun is loaded, and make a “mistake” by blowing a hole in someone’s chest I get a pass?
Texas - Codes 22.10
Leaving a Child in a Vehicle
(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly leaves a child in a motor vehicle for longer than five minutes, knowing that the child is:
(1) younger than seven years of age; and
(2) not attended by and individual in the vehicle who is 14 years of age or older.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
** If the child is injured the charge is then child endangerment which is a felony. The penalties are six months to two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000.
kidsandcars.org
There are only 11 other states with legislation like Texas’ in place at this time. Although many other states have action pending, Ohio is not one of them!!!