New York City.
I am a 16 and I received two pink summons for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Trespassing.
I was in Central park with a friend at 1:30am when cops stopped us and told us that we were trespassing and that no one was allowed in the park past 1:30. I've been living in New York City my whole life and I have never been aware of this rule. The cop then began to question me asking if I had any illegal substances on me. I had about 3 grams of marijuana in my bag which I was holding for my friend since he did not have a backpack to conceal it. He threatened to search me and I knew lying to a Police Officer could result in serious consequences. I admitted to having marijuana in my bag and it was confiscated.
My record is clean and I have never run into any trouble with law before. My family is currently in a difficult financial situation after my father was laid off from work. It is highly doubtful that we can secure a lawyer to help our case.
I am very worried about these charges affecting my future. If I were to plead guilty do I now have a criminal record or any type of record that could come back to haunt me? I am currently a Junior at the Bronx High School of Science and I'm afraid these charges will prevent me from being accepted into any colleges or receive any type of financial aid.
I am also very unfamiliar with the proceedings of a court case like this one. How do I go about getting a ACOD? hould I mention that I want an ACOD when the judge asks if I am guilty or not guilty? Can I get an ACOD without a lawyers help? Can I get an ACOD with the charge for trespassing?
Any advice is appreciated.
I am a 16 and I received two pink summons for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Trespassing.
I was in Central park with a friend at 1:30am when cops stopped us and told us that we were trespassing and that no one was allowed in the park past 1:30. I've been living in New York City my whole life and I have never been aware of this rule. The cop then began to question me asking if I had any illegal substances on me. I had about 3 grams of marijuana in my bag which I was holding for my friend since he did not have a backpack to conceal it. He threatened to search me and I knew lying to a Police Officer could result in serious consequences. I admitted to having marijuana in my bag and it was confiscated.
My record is clean and I have never run into any trouble with law before. My family is currently in a difficult financial situation after my father was laid off from work. It is highly doubtful that we can secure a lawyer to help our case.
I am very worried about these charges affecting my future. If I were to plead guilty do I now have a criminal record or any type of record that could come back to haunt me? I am currently a Junior at the Bronx High School of Science and I'm afraid these charges will prevent me from being accepted into any colleges or receive any type of financial aid.
I am also very unfamiliar with the proceedings of a court case like this one. How do I go about getting a ACOD? hould I mention that I want an ACOD when the judge asks if I am guilty or not guilty? Can I get an ACOD without a lawyers help? Can I get an ACOD with the charge for trespassing?
Any advice is appreciated.
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