If a minor child 17 is caught with marijuana, can the adults in the household be charged as well?

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If a minor child 17 is caught with marijuana, can the adults in the household be charged as well?

Asked on December 9, 2011 under Criminal Law, North Carolina

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Good question. There is always the possibility based upon the facts that you are writing about that if a minor is caught with marijuana in possession that other adults in the household could be charged as well. The circumstances of the possession charge that could result vary.

For example, if there was a party with 17 year olds and other young adults up to the age of 22 years of age happening where law enforcement showed up and cited a 17 year old for possession of marijuana, the 17 year old's possession would not result in a possession charge as to other people present.

However, if there was marijuana lying on a table surrounded by several young adults seen by law enforcement, these adults could be charged with possession of marijuana.


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