What is the Lowest Charge for Contributing to Deliquency of a Minor

[ybetmoreno]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: ca im 32 yrs old mother of four,my 12 yr old daughter asked to go to park 1230am to retrieve her jacket,she was not gone no more then 1 minute,she rode her bike to park 200 yards away,when she came back, the military police was right behind her, and i got charged with the offense,my question is what is the lowest charge for that?
This will be my first offense in my entire life? should i get a lawyer? thier is no court date or time,my ticket says to wait for notice to appaer

[free9man]

Are you being charged with a state charge or federal charge? Are you in base housing? I ask since the MP's were involved.

[tc498]

This is probably a misdemeanor charge,you definitely need a lawyer. If u want the best result possible then hire a lawyer and maybe something can be worked out.

[ybetmoreno]

yes i live on base,not sure if state or federal? would it say on my ticket? also can i get an infraction,we don't have the money right now to hire lawyer. It just says that i need to go to downtown court house when I get my notice in mail.

[PandorasBox]

Since you have a ticket...what does it say?

[cdwjava]

Yes, what violation is indicated on the citation (statute number, please)?

Typically this would be a misdemeanor per PC 272, and depending on the base, they will likely cite CA state law rather than a federal statute.

Personally, I would not think the DA (if filed under state law) would proceed with this matter assuming what you say here is verified by what the officers observed or were told the night in question. But, assume it will go forward and consider consulting an attorney.

[ybetmoreno]

where it says cvb location code is cs-2 and where it says offense charged its marked state code cpc 272(a)
yes that is what happened, now i was upset that my neighbors did not get a ticket as well,so i was really angry with officer,did not use vulgar language to him,i did raise my voice,but just really upset,i was getting charged and not my nieghbors,her child and her childs friend also went with my daughter but did not know that at the time until they was riding back,

[cdwjava]

Upset or not, you now have to address the charge against you. It is NOT a defense to the crime to say that you got a citation and someone else did not, so keep that in mind.

If the DA pursues the matter, you will need to engage a defense attorney. If you cannot afford one, an attorney should be appointed for you on or about the date of the arraignment (the initial court date - likely written on the citation). Do NOT fail to appear in court on the date and time indicated on the citation.

[ybetmoreno]

Yes I understand.Me raising my voice at officer have anything to do with charge in court,just don't want the judge to think im an angry person and to charge me with the full extent. No I can not afford attorney,husband active duty,and in school,im just a stay at home mom with 4 kids. I know I shouldn't of let her ride her bike I should of went with her. No court date was sent it just says the address to court, and officer told me I will be getting a notice in mail. Thank you again for all your quick responses!!