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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..
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.
Yes. Besides possession of a controlled substance, they can be charged with contributing to te delinquency of a minor.
The court has no interest in the personal lives of either the step child or the uncle unless they are in violation of the law. If the step child is a minor the uncle could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and statutory rape. The child could be charged with juvenile delinquency. If the couple claims to have a platonic loving relationship, questions and eyebrows are certainly raised but I don't believe there are laws against a platonic relationship between adult and child. If the "child" is legally considered to be an adult, there may be ethical issues but not legal ones.
No, and in this situation the adult could be facing possible charges, such as harboring a runaway, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, custodial interference, etc.
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.
Yes but ONLY if there is an adult over the age of 21 monitoring them. Preferably the parents or legal guardians. The person who purchased the alcohol and allowed the minor to have it and left them unattended would be contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which is against the law.
It is providing a minor with illegal substances or influencing them in anyway to do things inappropriate for their age group. If you are over 18, you are an adult and should remember that you are no longer just their friend but their authority figure and need to use good judgment and guide them in all the right directions.
In most states, it is illegal for an adult to date a minor. This is because minors are not legally able to give consent to a relationship with an adult. Dating a minor can result in criminal charges, such as statutory rape or contributing to the delinquency of a minor. It is important to be aware of the age of consent laws in your state to avoid legal consequences.
It depends on what age you are talking about. 18 is an adult. Anything below it is considered a kid.
It is when a young adult has been put in a home for people that dont listen or follow the rules.
It depends on which state you live. You would have to call your police dept. or state to see if a 16 yr. old is legally considered an adult. There is no state where a 16-year-old is considered a legal adult. And simply having a child does not emancipate a person. As far as the law is concerned, you are a minor, and therefore, your mother has the authority to decide where you can/can't live. This young man is an adult. If you move in with him without your mother's permission then she can have you picked up and have him charged with something along the lines of 'contributing to the delinquency of a minor' and maybe more serious charges depending on where you live.
In Hawaii, harboring a runaway is considered a misdemeanor offense. If found guilty, the individual could face fines and potentially up to one year in jail. Additionally, they may be required to assist in returning the runaway to their legal guardians.