QUESTION
If I am charged as a minor for a felony, but my court date is after I turn 18, what can really happen?
Asked on May 09th, 2013 on General Practice - Nevada
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I was arrested and charged for possession with the intent to distribute marijuana a few days ago(which I will plead mot guilty for. I had 5 baggies of marijuana, but I had bought it like that before a concert). I am 17 and my birthday is in little less then 2 weeks. I talked to a probation officer on Monday, and he said I will be charged as a minor.. My court date is June 3, which is after I turn 18. Since my record goes clean when I turn 18, I'm just confused what could happen. The charge doesn't just drop does it? Or do I get my punishment, without any charge going on my record?
1 ANSWER
R. Christopher Reade
You will be charged with the offense commensurate with your age at the time of offending, not as as of the date upon which you would otherwise go to trial.
Answered on May 13th, 2013 at 2:03 PM