Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

My younger brother was just arrested for possession and intent to sell marijuana. He is only 15 years old, and the kid he sold it to was also a minor (13-14 years old). This girl was randomly searched at school and told the school officials that she bought it off my brother. He only had 2 grams, and he just wanted to get it out of his hands. This was his first time selling, and he has no criminal record. The police told my mother he will be charged with committing a felony, and his court date is in December of this year. As a minor, will this felony stick with him the rest of his life? I don't want this to ruin all his chances as far as college and jobs later down the road. He feels awful for what he did, and knows how wrong it was. Is it up to the judge to expunge it before he's 18? Is there anything we can hope for or anything that can be done to clear his record? I appreciate any advice that can be given. Thank you.


Asked on 10/18/09, 7:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If convicted, records are forever He faces potential prison time, so the advice is to hire experienced legal counsel to defend him with whatever defenses are available, in motions, plea bargaining, or at trial if necessary. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/18/09, 9:02 pm


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