What is the name of your state? California
Earlier this year, we were served with a Search Warrant because the police department was trying to pin a "threathening of a police officer" charge on my teenager. They removed some personal property as well as firearms which we legally own. There were no charges filed when the police realized they had no evidence and they over reacted, which seems to be common these days with teenagers and there zero tolerance policy. It appears some other student thought it was a funny prank and they thought my teenager was implicated. Months after the officer involved contacted to let us know we could pick up our personal belongings. Our property was release with the exception of the fire arms which they said I needed a release from the Department of Justice. I submitted the paper work to the DOJ and I just received their approval. Now I'm being told that I should have been given a order to release from the judge and they will also need approval from the officer involved. I was not advised of this previously nor was I asked for it when i picked up my personal items. Unfortunately and just recently my teenager was arrested in school for possession 1/2 of marijuana. They cited (but not charged) with intent to sell because of how it was packaged. This is his first offense and there is no other evidence to indicate that he was in fact selling. We know now that it was for his personal use. My questions are as follows: Will this recent incident allow the police department keep our firearms? I'm assuming that maybe this office will run a check for any incidents. Since this is my son's first offense and no proof of intent, what do you think the charges will be? Would appreciate your advice. thank you.
Earlier this year, we were served with a Search Warrant because the police department was trying to pin a "threathening of a police officer" charge on my teenager. They removed some personal property as well as firearms which we legally own. There were no charges filed when the police realized they had no evidence and they over reacted, which seems to be common these days with teenagers and there zero tolerance policy. It appears some other student thought it was a funny prank and they thought my teenager was implicated. Months after the officer involved contacted to let us know we could pick up our personal belongings. Our property was release with the exception of the fire arms which they said I needed a release from the Department of Justice. I submitted the paper work to the DOJ and I just received their approval. Now I'm being told that I should have been given a order to release from the judge and they will also need approval from the officer involved. I was not advised of this previously nor was I asked for it when i picked up my personal items. Unfortunately and just recently my teenager was arrested in school for possession 1/2 of marijuana. They cited (but not charged) with intent to sell because of how it was packaged. This is his first offense and there is no other evidence to indicate that he was in fact selling. We know now that it was for his personal use. My questions are as follows: Will this recent incident allow the police department keep our firearms? I'm assuming that maybe this office will run a check for any incidents. Since this is my son's first offense and no proof of intent, what do you think the charges will be? Would appreciate your advice. thank you.