Furnishing Fireworks to a Minor DefenseCalifornia Health & Safety Code § 12702
Free Consultation.What counts as a violation of Health & Safety Code § 12072?
Health & Safety Code § 12072 makes it a crime for a person to sell, give, or deliver any dangerous fireworks to any person under 18 years of age.
What is the punishment for a violation of Health & Safety Code § 12072?
First offense: is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
Second offense: punishable by an additional fine of $5,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year or by both that fine and imprisonment. The person will not be eligible for probation.
What are defenses to Health & Safety Code § 12072?
• You possessed or transported the explosive in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• You were unaware that you possessed an explosive
• The evidence against you was seized during an unlawful search
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