Minor in possesion of tobacco.

[Charles_Gold]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

I was at the mall today, with friends. I have the nasty habit of smoking, (It's bad, I'm aware. It's rather hard to quit aswell.)
We decided to smoke, and as we were finishing a patrol car came up behind us. We followed their instructions, I consented to search and handed over my cigarettes, without their asking. Me and my 2 friends were cited. I was told I would have to contact a court. What can I expect? I admitted to this, I respected the officers, (did remember my yes sirs, and no sirs.) This is my first offense, I have no priors. The officer said I would more than likely be asked to attend a class on the use of tobacco products, which he claimed would be no fun at all. I do hope for this, because I do need help with stopping. I've smoked for a couple months now, and I don't want to anymore. I just don't have the willpower to stop smoking cold turkey. What can I expect? I'm aware of a fine, but what price range would it be? Thanks for any help and responses, also, any of you quit smoking cold turkey? Could you tell me how you managed?

 

[SF49ers]

Expect to be fined, anywhere from $25.00-$200 and/or mandatory (court ordered) drug/tobacco awareness classes depending on how they see the case. This is just speculation seeing I'm no legal expert but people I know have been in similar positions. I'm not guaranteeing this will happen but since you were cited, expect a fine and most likely the classes too.