Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

NNo-one can answer the question you pose. There simply isn't enough information. Your friend needs to speak with a qualified attorney in thr area of the case. I wish you well ........David Wallin

I assume that you mean "contribution to the delinquency of a minor." That would generally be punishable by up to one year in a county jail, a fine of up to $2,500, and up to five years of informal probation.

However, the offense can be charged as a special wobbler, meaning that the prosecutor could charge it as either a misdemeanor or an infraction. If A "wobbler" is a crime that the prosecutor may charge as either a misdemeanor or an infraction.

If your friend is convicted a misdemeanor under this subdivision (b)(1) of Penal Code section 272, they face up to six months in jail and a maximum $1,000 fine. If they are convicted an infraction under this subdivision, you simply face a maximum $250 fine.

The fines of course do not include the court fees and penalty assessments which can make the amount to be paid much higher. They also do not include hidden penalties of conviction. The penalty could be higher if other charges are alleged, or their are special enhancing allegations. It is best for your friend to get an attorney.

Your friend needs an attorney. If court dates were calculated and ended up today, probably need to check with court but may need to appear on Monday

If the court date, in error, was set for today, I would definitely go to the courthouse Monday morning. Otherwise the court may issue a bench warrant and your friend may be arrested. Make sure to check the citation or other paperwork you may have received for the date of the appearance. If it is a citation and there is an "i" after the charge it is an infraction. If there is an "m" it is a misdemeanor. But the DA can change an infraction to a misdemeanor and a misdemeanor to an infraction.