Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Sexual exploitation of a person under the age of 18 is a felony.
2. Voluntary oral copulation between persons of the opposite sex is not a crime if both are 18.
3. Encouraging a minor to leave home against the parent’s wishes constitutes “contributing” under PC 272.


1. False
2. True
3. True

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a. manufacture and sale. b. distribution and transportation. c. possession and consumption. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

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