Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I am under 18, 16 to be exact. What would happen if I was caught with possession of less than one ounce of Marijuana in the state of Florida? Will this be on a permanent record? Will colleges be able to see this? After college, will this come back to haunt me in the future when applying for jobs?


Asked on 10/25/10, 2:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Juvenile records are usually sealed from public view. That said, there always seems to be a way for companies to find that info out through background checks. Assume that it will be there. That means you will go to jail or a juvenile detention center. Further, you will have to pay a large fine and then there is a 2 year license suspension. If you have pending charges, talk to an attorney immediately. If not, stay out of trouble.

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Answered on 10/31/10, 7:21 am


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