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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 530.065 (2026)

Unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree

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(1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree when he knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving marijuana, illegal gambling activity, or any other criminal activity constituting a felony.

(2) Unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree is a Class D felony. Effective:April 27, 2016 History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 135, sec. 12, effective April 27, 2016. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 26, sec. 3, effective March 19, 2013. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 185, effective July 15, 1998. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 382, sec. 20, effective July 13, 1984.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 1990–2024 · leading case: Smith v. Commonwealth, 41 S.W.3d 458 (Ky. Ct. App. 2001).
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Smith v. Commonwealth, 41 S.W.3d 458 (Ky. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 6× “Smith also argues that an expansive interpretation of KRS 530.065 is warranted because there is no rational reason why a person should be punished as a felon under KRS 530.”
Taylor v. Commonwealth, 995 S.W.2d 355 (Ky. 1999). · cites it 2× “In fact, the jury considered and rejected Appellant's claim that he was coerced by Cotton into robbing McCreary; for if the jury had believed that scenario, they would have convicted Cotton of complicity to robbery in the first degree and/or unlawful transaction with a minor in…”
Hale v. Commonwealth, 396 S.W.3d 841 (Ky. 2013). · cites it 3× “he knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, illegal controlled substances activity, illegal gambling activity or any other criminal activity constituting a felony” — was moved to its own section — KRS 530.065 — and was made a…”
Howell v. Commonwealth, 163 S.W.3d 442 (Ky. 2005). “1411, and of unlawful transaction with a minor in the , second degree, KRS 530.065, both Class D felonies, and of being a persistent felony offender in the first degree (PFO I), KRS 532.”
Commonwealth v. O'Bryan, 97 S.W.3d 454 (Ky. Ct. App. 2003). “KRS 530.065. 5 . The unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree charge was dismissed and the four felony theft charges were amended to the four misdemeanor charges.”
Perkins v. Stewart, 799 S.W.2d 48 (Ky. Ct. App. 1990). “070, KRS 530.065, and KRS 502.020. You entered a plea of guilty and have been sentenced by the court.”
Rena Bilbro v. Educ. Prof'l Standards Bd. (Ky. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 4× “120(1)(a)(2) when she entered a guilty plea to KRS 530.065, Facilitation to 1 Kentucky Administrative Regulations.”
Timothy Nolan v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2020). “Single charges were brought under KRS 530.065 Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, Second Degree; KRS 530.”
Zachary Taylor v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “060, and KRS 530.065. -2- sentence to 20 years in prison in accordance with the plea agreement.”
Juan Berry v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2021). “8 KRS 530.065. -2- In its judgment, the trial court noted, “The Commonwealth recommends that these 10-year sentences run consecutively for a total of 30 years to serve.”
Shakkory Willis v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2023). “KRS 530.065(1) states, in relevant part: (1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree when he knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving 33 marijuana, illegal gambling activity,…”
Shakkory Willis v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2023). “KRS 530.065(1) states, in relevant part: (1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree when he knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving 33 marijuana, illegal gambling activity,…”
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— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 530.065(1) — 3 cases
Smith v. Commonwealth, 41 S.W.3d 458 (Ky. Ct. App. 2001). “Smith also argues that an expansive interpretation of KRS 530.065 is warranted because there is no rational reason why a person should be punished as a felon under KRS 530.”
Shakkory Willis v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2023). “KRS 530.065(1) states, in relevant part: (1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree when he knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving 33 marijuana, illegal gambling activity,…”
Shakkory Willis v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (Ky. 2023). “KRS 530.065(1) states, in relevant part: (1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the second degree when he knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving 33 marijuana, illegal gambling activity,…”
— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 530.065(2) — 1 case
Smith v. Commonwealth, 41 S.W.3d 458 (Ky. Ct. App. 2001). “Smith also argues that an expansive interpretation of KRS 530.065 is warranted because there is no rational reason why a person should be punished as a felon under KRS 530.”
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