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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 272

Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor

Encouraging a minor to break the law or be truant.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You did something
  2. 2That caused or encouraged a minor to break the law

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail.