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Mom gets jail after teen rides in box atop van

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The Associated Press 4:31 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — A woman pleaded guilty and will spend five days in jail after letting her daughter ride in a cardboard box on top of their van. The judge ordered Jackie Knott to 90 days jail time, of which she will serveonly five days.

WAFF reported Tuesday that the 37-year-old Knott admitted endangering the welfare of a child. The sentence began immediately and she also has to complete 40 hours of community service, attend a parenting class and driving school followed by two years probation.

Albertville police arrested Knott last month after concerned drivers called police when they saw the 13-year-old in the box.

Knott reportedly told police the box wouldn't fit inside the van so her daughter was sitting inside to weigh it down on the roof. The teen was not hurt.

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Information from: WAFF-TV, http://www.waff.com/

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November 04, 2009 09:25 PM EST

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WOW! That was a stupid thing to do! As a mother I do what I can to protect my daughter from harm, sounds like she needs a lot of parenting classes! I cant imagine what she has done behind closed doors that no one knows about! Thats a scarey thought!

Lisa S
5:14 PM, 11/5/2009

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Here's a way to beat the system. I think the 'seatbelt law' only pertains to people riding "in the car".

Truthiness
11:55 AM, 11/5/2009

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This just goes to prove again that the government always wants to get into citizens business. Before long, parents will be taxed for having their children 'ride in a box on the top of the car'.

Walt
11:53 AM, 11/5/2009

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