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Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) In Riverside County Or Orange County

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015

Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) Defense Attorney In Riverside Or Orange County

PC 272(a)(1) is commonly known as Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in California.

To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 272(a)(1) the prosecutor must prove two things:

1. The defendant committed an act or failed to perform a duty, and;
2. In doing so, the defendant caused or encouraged (or contributed to the causing or encouraging) a minor to become or continue to be a dependent/delinquent child of the juvenile court.

In order to commit this crime a person must act with either general criminal intent or criminal negligence.

In order to act with general criminal intent a person must not only commit the prohibited act, but must do so intentionally or on purpose.

However, it is not required that he or she actually intend to break the law.

Criminal negligence involves more than ordinary carelessness, inattention, or mistake in judgment.

If you, or a family member has been arrested for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (PC 272(a)(1)) in Riverside County or Orange County, call Criminal Defense Attorney Graham Donath at (951) 667-5293

 

Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor