PC 647.6(a)(1)

Annoy or molest a child law & defense

Information on the crime of annoy or molest a child is found at California penal code section 647.6(a)(1).

PC 647.6(a)(1) Law (Abbr.)

PC 647.6(a)(1) Every person who annoys or molests any child under 18 years of age, while knowing that the child is under the age of 18, is guilty of PC 647.6(a)(1).

To annoy or molest a child means to directs sexual language or behavior towards a child. The evidence of sexual language or behavior is found in the actual language that is used by the defendant and is usually communicated through telephone calls, texts, social media, letters, etc.

Every person who violates this section shall be punished upon the second and each subsequent conviction by imprisonment in the state prison PC 647.6(c)(1).

Every person who violates this section after a previous felony conviction under Section 261, 264.1, 269, 285, 286, 288a, 288.5, or 289, any of which involved a minor under 16 years of age, or a previous felony conviction under this section, a conviction under Section 288, or a felony conviction under Section 311.4 involving a minor under 14 years of age shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison (PC 647.6(c)(2)).

PC 647.6(a)(1) Sentence & Punishment

Probation Sentence: A probation sentence is period of supervision instead of a prison sentence. Probation sentences carry conditions of probation, or terms of probation, that must be followed in order to avoid further punishment, including an actual prison sentence. A probation sentence for felony PC 647.6(a)(1) is called informal probation because the probationer is not monitored or supervised by a probation officer. Probation sentences for annoying or molesting a child crimes are available, but whether or not a defendant will be granted a probation sentence after a conviction for PC 647.6(a)(1) depends largely on the facts of the case and the defendant's criminal history.

Sex Offender Registration: If found guilty of lewd and lascivious acts on a minor under 14 (PC 288(a)), the defendant will be ordered to register as a sex offender pursuant to PC 290. For more information please see sex offender registration requirements.

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