What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
My nephew's 15 yr old daughter is continuing to spiral down. Last year she was arrested for shoplifting (in DE) and was sentenced to 90 days probation. Today, at school, she became ill, incoherent and lost consciousness. They found 20 Xanax pills in her purse. Before losing consciousness she told the principal she had taken 3. She is at the hospital in stable condition. Her father and mother (nephew's ex-wife) are at the hospital waiting to talk with the doctors. We (my sister and I) are waiting for an update.
By far, our major concern is the health (mental, emotional and physical) of my nephew's daughter. Beyond that we are concerned about the legal implications. The school principal said "there will be consequences". We assume he was talking about being placed on probation or being expelled. The local police were at the school when the ambulance left. Will my nephew's daughter be facing criminal charges? How serious is possession of 20 Xanax? Could my nephew be charged considering his daughter is a minor? Should we be looking for a lawyer?
My nephew's 15 yr old daughter is continuing to spiral down. Last year she was arrested for shoplifting (in DE) and was sentenced to 90 days probation. Today, at school, she became ill, incoherent and lost consciousness. They found 20 Xanax pills in her purse. Before losing consciousness she told the principal she had taken 3. She is at the hospital in stable condition. Her father and mother (nephew's ex-wife) are at the hospital waiting to talk with the doctors. We (my sister and I) are waiting for an update.
By far, our major concern is the health (mental, emotional and physical) of my nephew's daughter. Beyond that we are concerned about the legal implications. The school principal said "there will be consequences". We assume he was talking about being placed on probation or being expelled. The local police were at the school when the ambulance left. Will my nephew's daughter be facing criminal charges? How serious is possession of 20 Xanax? Could my nephew be charged considering his daughter is a minor? Should we be looking for a lawyer?