Juvenile Possession of Marijuana

[i3urninglce]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I was arrested a week ago for possession of marijuana. I'm 17 and on that night they released me to my parents but I know I was charged with possession because they told me. Now I'm wondering when and if they will summon me to court and is it going to come in the mail or something? Should I be trying to find a lawyer at this moment even though I don't know my court date or if I'm going to court? I really don't know what to do and I'm freaking out over this because I have to do college apps and I really don't want this to affect my future. Is there a way I can just get probation and have the charges dropped so it won't interfere with college applications?

 

[HighwayMan]

I really don't want this to affect my future.

It's a little late to worry about that now. If you're that concerned about your future stay away from weed and anything else illegal.

Now is the time to be thinking about an attorney.

As information, check this web page:

http://newjerseyjuvenilelawyer.com/practice-area/nj-juvenile-drug-charge-lawyer-njsa-2c35/

 

[i3urninglce]

Is this something I should do as soon as possible? because I don't know if I am even going to court; do people usually go to juvenile court for this kind of thing? Sorry for my lack of knowledge on this.

 

[HighwayMan]

If you are that concerned about this then speak to an attorney who is familiar with this type of thing.

If you were in fact arrested then yes, you will be going to court. Consult an attorney very soon to find out what you are up against.

 

[HighwayMan]

For the record, that link I posted was not meant to be an endorsement of or referral to an attorney.

I posted it because it had some useful information you might be interested in reading about so-called juveniles and drug offenses.