Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

17 year old charged with simple possession of marijuana

If a 17 year old is charged with simple possession of marijuana and pleads guilty, will it stay on her record forever? SHe plead guilty because they found it on her and wanted to do the right thing and not lie.


Asked on 9/10/08, 11:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: 17 year old charged with simple possession of marijuana

It will stay on her record because she is considered an adult for criminal purposes at age 17. Hopefully she pled under 894 of the code of criminal procedure and can have it dismissed after probation is completed.

Read more
Answered on 9/10/08, 11:21 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Louisiana