A woman's decision to let her young child collect items on his own has led to a conviction. The child, who is 5 years old, was allowed to go a short distance from home. His mother had given him permission to do so, with instructions to return immediately.

The incident occurred while the child was gathering feathers. Further details about the case are available. The mother was expecting another child at the time of the incident.

The conviction was for allowing the child to be outside alone in a gated community.