California Penal Code Section 272
Have you been charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor? Violation of Penal Code 272 is a misdemeanor offense. MacGregor & Collins have 30 years of combined legal experience defending in Orange County Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor cases. The attorneys at MacGregor & Collins will help you make sense of the charges that you are facing and provide you with unparalleled legal defense.
Orange County Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is defined as assisting a minor in committing a delinquent act. A minor is defined as anyone under eighteen years old.
Some common examples include an adult assisting a minor to purchase alcohol or drugs.
In order to prosecute for Orange County CPC 272 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, the state has the burden to prove that the accused participated in an act that would allow the minor to:
- Be a dependant of the juvenile court
- Be a delinquent
- Be an regular truant
NB. It should be noted that a minor can be found guilty of enabling another minor to commit a crime. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is a misdemeanor punishable by:
- Imprisonment in county jail for up to one year
- A fine of no more than $2,500
- A summary probation of up to five years
Other Potential Penalties:
There are other subdivisions of CPC 272, such as a parent who fails to control their child, child endangerment and so forth, where in these cases punishments would vary.
If you are facing charges for California Penal Code Section 272 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, we can help. MacGregor & Collins are ready to provide you the Attorney services you need. We will help you understand the charges against you and get you the best possible outcome for your case. Call MacGregor & Collins today at (949) 250-6097.
