If in a police citation reportI was written down to be 17 years old whenI am actually 18, whenI appear in court what will happen?
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If in a police citation reportI was written down to be 17 years old whenI am actually 18, whenI appear in court what will happen?
I am wondering how the court will charge me – as a minor (which is what I am listed as in the report) or as an adult (which is actually what I am). Additionally I gave the officer my driver’s license when he was writing the report so he had my correct age.
Asked on November 14, 2011 under Criminal Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If the citation that you were charged with lists you as a minor instead of an adult at 18 years of age, then there is a good chance at this time that the court (depending upon the type of crime you are cited with) will proceed as to you as a juvenile instead as an adult.
However, there is a chance that upon further review, the prosecution may figure out that you were an adult at the time of the citation and the action against you will proceed as though you were an adult. I recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as to the best way to defend the charge against you.
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