Let's assume you are not able to get a not guilty result, and are found delinquint on the charge. You are likely to get a deferred disposition if it is a first offense. However, the court will require that you submit to drug and alcohol testing operated by either the Department of Juvenile Justice, a local court services unit, or by another approved agency. You will also have to undergo treatment or educational programs that the court deems appropriate after it has received an assessment of your substance abuse problem. You will likely have to perform some type of community service as well. Also, since you are under 16 years old you will not be allowed to apply for a driver's licence until you are 16 years and 9 months old -- in other words, your ability to obtain a driver's license will be postpone for 6 months past your usual eligibility date.

Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q:

I am 15 years old.  I got caught smoking marijuana with some friends and have to go to court. What can happen to me since this is the first time I have ever done anything like this? 

A: Let's assume you are not able to get a "not guilty" result, and are found delinquint on the charge.
You are likely to get a deferred disposition if it is a first offense. However, the court will require that you submit to drug and alcohol testing operated by either the Department of Juvenile Justice, a local court services unit, or by another approved agency. You will also have to undergo treatment or educational programs that the court deems appropriate after it has received an assessment of your substance abuse problem. You will likely have to perform some type of community service as well.

Also, since you are under 16 years old you will not be allowed to apply for a driver's licence until you are 16 years and 9 months old -- in other words, your ability to obtain a driver's license will be postpone for 6 months past your usual eligibility date.


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