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What are the consequences I'm looking at for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia?
Asked on Jul 20th, 2017 on Criminal Law - Utah
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I am 17 and from a state where marijuana is legal, even though not for my age. I was recently given a citation for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia in another state and I have court in 6 days. Can anybody give me a detailed run down of what will happen? Will I be tried as a minor? Will the record expunge at 18? What am I most likely looking at as punishment, etc.? I don't smoke regularly so I'm not worried about quitting. I was mostly just at the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people, but I plan on pleading guilty and not fighting as I do not have enough money for a good lawyer. What's my best bet?
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At least talk to a public defender they frequently are very good lawyers and give you the best advice about how a particular judge handles a particular type of case. In general, you will usually be referred to juvenile court, because you are not yet an adult. I juvenile court, you are likely to get community service hours, and some type of drug evaluation and a class on the danger of using drugs, even marijuana, before your brain is fully developed.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2017 at 2:47 PM