Man Charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and More in Teller County
Southeast of Castle Rock in Teller County, a man was arrested last month after selling marijuana to middle school students. The worst part: the marijuana was laced with methamphetamine. Meth, a schedule II drug in Colorado, is highly addictive, creating both a psychological and physical dependence in users. The manufacturing, distributing, and sale of Meth comes with very serious penalties, and the man arrested will be charged even more harshly for selling the drug to minors, without their knowledge. According to the article by The Gazette, the man faces felony charges of “unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing and/or selling illegal narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.” Teller County Sheriff’s Office said that child abuse charges as well as possession of a dangerous or illegal weapon may apply to his case as well.
What is Considered Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Douglas County?
While some crimes, such as selling marijuana laced with meth, seem obviously illegal in Douglas County, you would be surprised with some of the ways you can be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. This crime applies to your case when police have reason to believe that you induced, aided, or encouraged a child to break any federal or state law, or even a minor municipal or county ordinance. This means letting your child stay out past curfew, letting a minor smoke, or not stopping your teenager from driving after they had a drink with you at home can all apply to this law. Something more serious such as not securing your gun and thus allowing your child to have access to it and they committed a crime would also apply.
Penalty for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Parker and Lone Tree
In cases such as that at the middle school, where someone sells or provides drugs to a minor, it is understandable why the crime is considered a class 4 felony. However, when you have committed a crime so minor as jaywalking with your child, it is crazy to think you could be charged as harshly as if you had committed Sexual Assault. In Parker, Lone Tree, and Highlands Ranch, a class 4 felony conviction can mean a sentence of 2 – 6 years in prison and fines between $2,000 and $500,000.
Castle Rock Criminal Defense Attorney for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
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With so much at stake, it is important not to trust a public defender with a felony crime as serious as Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are well equipped to put forward the best possible defense for your case. If charged, don’t wait: call 303-265-1950 as soon as possible to set up a free initial consultation in Castle Rock or to schedule a jail visit. Together, we can protect your future.
