Contribución a la delincuencia de menores en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

Esta ley prohíbe que los adultos ayuden a los menores a hacer cosas malas, como faltar a la escuela o romper la ley. Si un adulto lo hace, puede enfrentarse a multas o incluso a prisión.

Es como si un adulto le dijera a un niño que no haga su tarea y que salga a jugar en lugar de estudiar. Eso puede hacer que el niño no aprenda y tenga problemas después.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un adulto de 20 años, anima a su hermano menor, Pedro, a faltar a clases y salir a vagar por la calle. Si la policía se entera y decide que Juan está influenciando negativamente a Pedro, podría enfrentar una multa o ir a la cárcel.

Penalidades

Multa de hasta tres mil dólares o prisión de hasta tres años, o ambos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 16-17-490. Contributing to delinquency of a minor. It shall be unlawful for any person over eighteen years of age to knowingly and wilfully encourage, aid or cause or to do any act which shall cause or influence a minor: (1) To violate any law or any municipal ordinance; (2) To become and be incorrigible or ungovernable or habitually disobedient and beyond the control of his or her parent, guardian, custodian or other lawful authority; (3) To become and be habitually truant; (4) To without just cause and without the consent of his or her parent, guardian or other custodian, repeatedly desert his or her home or place of abode; (5) To engage in any occupation which is in violation of law; (6) To associate with immoral or vicious persons; (7) To frequent any place the existence of which is in violation of law; (8) To habitually use obscene or profane language; (9) To beg or solicit alms in any public places under any pretense; (10) To so deport himself or herself as to wilfully injure or endanger his or her morals or health or the morals or health of others. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall upon conviction be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both, in the discretion of the court. This section is intended to be cumulative and shall not be construed so as to defeat prosecutions under any other law which is applicable to unlawful acts embraced herein. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any school board of trustees promulgating rules and regulations as authorized by Section 59-19-90(3) which prescribe standards of conduct and behavior in the public schools of the district. Provided, however, that any such rule or regulation which contravenes any portion of the provisions of