In Weld County, when anyone encourages a child to commit a crime, they can be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child, even if the person accidentally encourages the behavior. That is why it is best to always exercise caution when you’re around children, especially younger children.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-701, in Greeley
In Greeley, a person can be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, C.R.S. 18-6-01, when someone has accused them of:
A child is considered to be anyone that is younger than 18 years of age. So, if someone buys alcohol or cigarettes for a 17-year-old, they could be charged with this crime, as they would be encouraging the minor to drink or smoke illegally.
Example of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Brighton, Windsor, and Dacono
It is not uncommon for people to be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Brighton, Windsor, and Dacono for accidents. Let me paint a picture. We all know that young children are easily impressionable and often don’t look at the bigger picture of their actions. One cold summer evening, you decide to show your young nephew how to start a fire in the backyard, as you believe it’s something every boy should know. Later in the week, the boy is left unattended at home, and attempts to make a fire by himself in the backyard. He does it, but he also sets the house on fire as a result. The young boy then gets charged with Arson, and you get charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Not every situation involves the adult knowingly encouraging criminal actions to a child. Sometimes its accidents like this, and the law wants someone to hold accountable, and that someone just happens to be you.
Sentence for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Longmont, Fort Lupton, and Evans
A charge for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Longmont, Fort Lupton, and Evans is a class 4 felony. When someone is convicted of a class 4 felony, they face being sentenced to: 2 – 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, a fine between $2,000 and $500,000, and 3 years of mandatory parole. These are really tough penalties for anyone, especially if the child was influenced accidentally like the example mentioned previously. Children are unpredictable and are driven by desire, emotions, and hormones. The law disregards this and always wants to hold someone accountable, even if the event was just an accident. The law does not care. This is why you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to examine your case today.
Accused of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Greeley or Weld County?
If you’ve been falsely accused of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Greeley or Weld County, you need to contact one of the experienced criminal defense lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office for help. Remember to never talk to police about your case. By not speaking to them, you’re not giving them any ammunition or evidence to build a case against you. Instead, come talk to us. We actually want to help you, and we have the skills and tools to do so.