Juvenile law (age 17 year olds)

[Moose581]

What is the name of your state?North Carolina


My son is 17 and his stupid act of trying to be cool in front of his friend he stole a $15 worth item. he got caught by the store manger & got arrested. cops called us and told us all about. he has to go to court with a lawyer. the arresting officer also said that if he goes then they will clean this up because it is first time doing anything like this. Because he usually just stays home. i was wondering...

when he turns 18 will his record be cleaned? because i have heard that
also what type of punishment will he be facing?

 

[CdwJava]

Criminal records of juveniles do not magically disappear at age 18. Check with your local court or an attorney to find out the procedures and the time that must pass before you can have a juvenile record sealed (if NC even allows it).

- Carl