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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015
A “delinquent child” under PC 272(a)(1) is a minor whom a court has found to have committed a crime, violated a curfew based solely on age, or whom persistently or habitually refuses to obey the reasonable and proper orders or directions or his or her parents or guardians, or who is beyond the control of…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015
A person acts with “criminal negligence” under PC 272(a)(1) when: (1) He or she acts in a reckless way that creates a high risk of death or great bodily injury AND (2) A reasonable person would have known that acting in that way would create such a risk In other words, a person acts with…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015
In California, PC 272(a)(1) / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is always a Misdemeanor. This means that by law, it can only be charged as a misdemeanor, and cannot ever be elevated to a Felony. However, if there are related possible charges that CAN be filed as a Felony, that is always something…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015
The penalties for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor are: • Up to 1 year in jail • Up to $2,500 in fines • Criminal Protective Order (Restraining Order) • Up to 5 years of Summary (informal) probation • Parenting Classes • Restitution If you, or a family member has been arrested for Contributing…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 5, 2015
No. A misdemeanor conviction under Penal Code 272(a)(1) / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor is not a “Strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. 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…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 30, 2015
Infliction Of Cruel Or Inhuman Corporal Punishment On A Child Defense Lawyer In Riverside Or Orange County PC 273d(a) is commonly known Infliction of Cruel or Inhuman Corporal Punishment on a Child in California. To prove that a defendant is guilty of PC 273d(a) the prosecutor must prove three things: 1. The defendant willfully inflicted…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 30, 2015
Riverside & Orange County Domestic Violence Defense Attorney For Those Arrested On Infliction Of Cruel Or Inhuman Corporal Punishment On A Child (PC 273d(a)) Charges First and foremost, a prosecutor must prove each and every element of their case beyond a reasonable doubt to a jury. Typically, PC 273d(a) defenses fall into one of four…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 30, 2015
Criminal Defense Attorney For Those Arrested On Infliction Of Cruel Or Inhuman Corporal Punishment On A Child (PC 273d(a)) Charges In Riverside Or Orange County Because PC 273d(a) can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony, the sentencing varies considerably. If convicted as a MISDEMEANOR, punishment could include: • Up to 1 year of…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 30, 2015
An act “causes” a traumatic physical condition under PC 273d(a) if: (1) The traumatic condition was the natural and probable consequence of the act; (2) The act was a direct and substantial factor in causing the traumatic condition, and; (3) The traumatic condition would not have happened without the act. A “natural and probable consequence”…
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Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on April 30, 2015
Someone commits an act “willfully” under PC 273d(a) when he or she does it willingly or on purpose. It is not required that he or she intend to break the law, hurt someone else, or gain any advantage. If you, or a family member has been arrested for Infliction of Cruel or Inhuman Corporal Punishment…
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