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In Washington, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. This charge is typically brought if an adult encourages or causes a minor to engage in behavior that could lead to delinquency.
No/Yes An Adult that is just having a normal conversation with a minor is not contributing to that minors delinquency....An adult that is having a conversation with a minor in order to assist and/or convince said minor commit an illegal act can be considered contributing to that minors delinquency.. Such as giving that minor information/instruction on how to make a pipe bomb or how to shoplift,or how to steal a car ect ect..
If you are charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Idaho your punishment may vary depending on the exact circumstances in the case. However, they can include jail time or a fine.
yes you can.
Yes, a person can go to jail for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Louisiana. However, it depends on the crime, the number of offenses, and the judge.
A parent can press charges for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Ohio. Criminal charges can be filed for the crime, and civil charges can be done for any injuries that may have occurred to the minor child.
Adults who aid in the unruly behavior of a child in any manner can be found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Tennessee. This offense receives 100% of the maximum sentence of a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. 18­6­701 (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read: 18­6­701. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (2) (a) IF THE VIOLATION OF THE LAW, ORDINANCE, OR ORDER CONSTITUTES A FELONY, contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a class 4 CLASS 6 felony; (b) IF THE VIOLATION OF THE LAW, ORDINANCE, OR ORDER CONSTITUTES A MISDEMEANOR, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE SAME CLASS AS THE VIOLATION OR, IF THE MISDEMEANOR IS NOT CLASSIFIED, CARRIES THE SAME PENALTY AS THE VIOLATION; AND (c) IF THE VIOLATION OF THE LAW, ORDINANCE, OR ORDER CONSTITUTES A PETTY OFFENSE, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR IS A CLASS 1 PETTY OFFENSE.
27: 5-27-205: Contributing to the Delinquency of a MinorWhen an adult knowingly gives a minor alcohol or drugs. Class A misdemeanor. Maximum penalty: one year in jail or $1,000 fine or both.
A charge of contributing to the delinquency or endangering the welfare of a minor (or both) will be added when you are caught.
You are breaking the law - contributing to the delinquency of a minor - impairing their health and well-being - etc..
Not only can you be, but you should be. The charge is known as contributing to the delinquency of a minor.