Max of 12 months in jail and or a $2500 fine
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.
I was charged with contributing back in 2004. The maximum penalty then was up to a $1000 fine, a year in jail, or both. I plead guilty and received a $400 fine + court costs ($544.00 total). Mind you this was for Sarpy County. I do not know if other counties are different.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, in Minnesota it is illegal to knowingly harbor a runaway child, as it is considered contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The individual who harbors the runaway child may face legal consequences for violating this law.
You are breaking the law - contributing to the delinquency of a minor - impairing their health and well-being - etc..