Which scenario would NOT be protected under the Good Samaritan Law?

The Good Samaritan Law is designed to protect individuals who voluntarily provide assistance to those who are injured or in danger, encouraging people to help during emergencies without fear of legal repercussions. In the context of the choices given, a rescue where the helper was under the influence would not be protected under the Good Samaritan Law. This is because the state of being under the influence can impair judgment, and such an impaired individual may not be able to provide effective or safe assistance. The intention of the law is to encourage responsible action; therefore, if a rescuer is intoxicated, it is likely they would not be able to meet the standard of care expected in emergencies, thus removing their protection under the law.

The other scenarios present varying degrees of rescue attempts that, while potentially problematic or resulting in injury, typically fall under the Good Samaritan protections when performed in good faith and with reasonable care. For example, a poorly performed rescue attempt may still demonstrate a genuine effort to help, and a good attempt causing injury but saving a life suggests an action taken with intent to assist despite the outcome. Refusal to help in an emergency does not engage the law at all, as it pertain more to the failure to act rather than the act itself.