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What will happen if an underage 17 year old is caught with heroin?
Asked on Mar 04th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Utah
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How much time in jail could the jail give her? 40 dollars worth of dope was caught on her.
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John J. Carney
Retain a good criminal lawyer to handle the case. In most cases a 17 year old will get Youthful Offender Treatment and drug court, diversion, or drug counseling. She will not have a criminal record or go to jail, but if she violates drug court rules or probation she will get a year in jail.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2013 at 1:03 PM
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If waived into adult she would be facing maximum up to 5 years but there are diversion programs available. As a minor with a good lawyer you may be able to secure diversion.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2013 at 12:23 AM
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In Michigan 17-year-olds are charged as adults. This is a very serious charge which can potentially land her years in prison. The good news is that she might qualify for 7411 which would include a probation sentence at upon successful completion, would keep the matter off her public record. Speak to an experienced criminal attorney in your are that handles drug crimes for a more detailed explanation and to see if there are other areas that the case can be approached from.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2013 at 12:22 AM
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In Texas, under 17 is a juvenile unless the person is certified as an adult. There is a great chance that she will get probation.
Answered on Mar 06th, 2013 at 12:22 AM
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It is likely that she will get no jail-depending on her prior record. If she has no other adult drug convictions, it is possible to keep it off her record.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 11:54 PM
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A person possessing heroin could be charged with possession or possession with intent to distribute. If that person is 17 or younger, that charge would be brought in juvenile court. A juvenile cannot be sentenced to an adult correction facility. A juvenile court judge could sentence the juvenile to a lock down facility, but the time depends on the judge and the juvenile probation system.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 11:49 PM