What will happen if weed that is not mine is found in my purse?
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What will happen if weed that is not mine is found in my purse?
I am 15 and my boyfriend is 17. He sells weed and we got pulled over and the cop found some in my purse. I put it there when we got pulled over not thinking the car would get searched. And it was kinda of a lot. What will happen?
Asked on February 21, 2012 under Criminal Law, Iowa
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you as a minor was caught with a controlled substance on your person (marijuana) I presume that you have been charged with a crime. You will be arraigned in juvenile court where the charges will be read against you and a plea by you will be entered.
I recommend that you consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible about the situation that you are now in. Depending upon the amount of controlled substance in your possession, you could, if found guilty or if you plea out to the charges, could be sentenced to a juvenile detention facility (for a large amount of contraband), or be fined, placed on probation, ordered to do community service work and attend classes regarding the dangers of drug use.
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