Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

My 17 year old son was pulled over (he was passenger) and caught for under age posession of tobacco products and drug paraphernalia (marijuana container very small amount inside). He had been smoking as well. Should he go to court or should he just pay the fine?

I want him to learn a lesson, but he is trying to get into college. What should we do.?

Thank you in advance for your help.


Asked on 2/08/11, 5:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Marina Medvin MEDVIN LAW PLC

Drug paraphernalia is a charge that carries up to 1 year in jail, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Please give me a call at 703.870.6868 to discuss your son's charges and consequences in private.

You can also review my article on Marijuana and Drug charges on the following link - http://medvinlaw.com/alexandria-virginia-state-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer-attorney-law-firm/18-2-250-1-265-5-251-248-1-255-248-248-01-256-257-alexandria-fairfax-arlington-drug-marijuana-controlled-substance-law-possession-distribution-penalty-punishment-offense-offender-first-charge-appeal/

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Answered on 2/08/11, 5:20 pm
sheryl shane sheryl shane, attorney at law

I would suggest court. In the long run, if your son in the future determines he would like a high security job with the government and they are able to access his juvenile records, it could be to his detriment if he has juvenile record. If you win at trial, you may be able to handle your issues with him privately. Good luck. Attorney Sheryl Shane.

Web: www.sherylshanelaw.com.

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Answered on 2/10/11, 4:28 pm


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