We have often talked about how dangerous it can be to leave a child alone locked in the car, either by accident or on purpose. Even if it is only for 10 minutes, the consequences can be very serious. Staying that long inside a vehicle when the outside temperature is close to 25 degrees Celsius can lead to heat stroke, a condition that results in nausea, vomiting, headache and tachycardia, and can lead to death.
In this regard, it should be noted that Article 229 of the Penal Code includes the crime of abandonment of minors and persons with disabilities and states that this is punishable by imprisonment for a term of one to two years. More specifically, if the abandonment is carried out by parents, guardians or legal guardians, a prison sentence of eighteen months to three years will be imposed.