Possession of Paraphernalia
My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Drug Possession.
I am 16 years old and live in Missouri. I was recently stopped and arrested for juvenile possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. I was not given any tickets but was told that a Deputy Juvenile Officer would be contacting me and that I would receive some papers in the mail. At this point my parents do not know and I am trying to keep it that way. I was curious as to what exactly will be sent to my house, what I will be called about and how I can remove this from my record without alerting my parents. Thanks for the replies.
Re: Possession of Paraphernalia
If they decide to charge you (which is likely) your parents will know as one must accompany you to court.
Re: Possession of Paraphernalia
There won't be any hiding this. It will come most likely addressed to "The parent/guardian of daniel00" and will be from the local juvenile court. Given that drugs are involved, it is possible that you will be required to do some kind of pre-court assessment/screening which will, since you area minor, require the presence of a parent. As will court as ron already indicated. Furthermore it is entirely possible an officer may visit your home to make the notification.