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.
- 1You did something
- 2That caused or encouraged a minor to break the law
Possible punishment
Up to 1 year jail.
