Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
When an adult allows or encourages a juvenile under the age of 18 to commit a misdemeanor or felony, that adult may be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. In many cases, the adult may also be charged with a crime in addition to the contributing charge. At Ridings Law Group, P.C., our criminal defense attorneys in Nashville, Tennessee have been representing those charged with felonies and misdemeanors for over 13 years, and we want to help you defend your innocence.
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a serious allegation that, even as a misdemeanor, can carry severe consequences including 11 months and 29 days in prison as well as heavy fines. Some of the most common occurrences of adults being charged with contributing include, but are not limited to:
- Purchasing tobacco products for a minor
- Purchasing alcohol for a minor
- Allowing a minor to drink alcohol or use tobacco products
- Selling to/using drugs with a minor
- Allowing/aiding a minor to skip school
- Robbery
- Exposing a minor to illegal activity
Many of these offenses may result in a contributing charge as well as an additional criminal charge. If you have been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, contact our Nashville, Tennessee attorneys at Ridings Law Group, P.C.
At Ridings Law Group, P.C., we are dedicated to helping those charged with criminal activity defend their innocence. We have over 13 years of experience in criminal defense law and are ready and willing to take your case to court. Contact Ridings Law Group, P.C. to discuss your contributing case with our skilled Nashville, Tennessee attorneys.
You have rights, and you deserve aggressive representation from an attorney that knows the system. Attorney David Ridings has spent much of the last 24 years on one side of the system or the other. From the Police Force, to the District Attorney’s Office, to the Criminal Defense table, Attorney David Ridings has the experience you need. Get the representation you deserve from an attorney with the experience you can’t get from a book.
