Full question:
Specifically regarding section P272a1 Contributing to Delinquency of minor: What are the specifics of that section and the possible criminal consequences, jail time etc.? Specific details of section P272a1 regarding Contributing to Delinquency of Minor: What are the specific details of that section and if found guilty what sort of specific consequences, jail time etc.?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
Under California law, specifically section 272(a)(1), a person can be found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor if they commit an act or fail to perform a duty that encourages a person under 18 to engage in behavior that falls under sections 300, 601, or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. This includes actions that lead a minor to disobey a juvenile court order or to engage in conduct that could lead to their becoming a ward of the court.
If convicted, the penalties include a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, or both. Additionally, the court may impose probation for a period not exceeding five years.
For context, parents or legal guardians have a duty to provide reasonable care, supervision, protection, and control over their minor children.
Furthermore, under section 272(b), adults aged 21 or older who knowingly contact or communicate with minors under 14 for the purpose of luring them away without parental consent may face misdemeanor or infraction charges. However, this does not apply in emergency situations where the minor is at risk of harm.
This law aims to protect minors and assist parents and guardians in supervising their children effectively.
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