First Time 11357(b) Charge

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

I was recently charged with possession of under 1 ounce of MJ. I am 17, I have a squeaky clean record. My question is, if convicted will my driver's license be suspended for 1 year? I was caught in my car, and the stuff was found in my car. I've yet to find a straight answer. Also, if my alternative is a diversion program, will they inform me of this? Or is it up to me to seek it. Lastly, the officer wrote me a ticket but did not write a court date and told me I "may or may not be notified of a court date." What could this mean?

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My question is, if convicted will my driver's license be suspended for 1 year?

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Yes, because you are a minor.

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Decriminalization: The state has decriminalized marijuana to some degree. Typically, decriminalization means no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession of a small amount for personal consumption. The conduct is treated like a minor traffic violation.

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Lastly, the officer wrote me a ticket but did not write a court date and told me I "may or may not be notified of a court date." What could this mean?

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Exactly what it says. You might get called into court, you might not.

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Quoting Jeremycrum

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My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

I was recently charged with possession of under 1 ounce of MJ. I am 17, I have a squeaky clean record. My question is, if convicted will my driver's license be suspended for 1 year? I was caught in my car, and the stuff was found in my car. I've yet to find a straight answer. Also, if my alternative is a diversion program, will they inform me of this? Or is it up to me to seek it. Lastly, the officer wrote me a ticket but did not write a court date and told me I "may or may not be notified of a court date." What could this mean?

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You're a juvenile so you were probably referred to the juvenile probation office. If so, they will contact you, and you and a parent or guardian will likely have to come before a probation officer to discuss options. If no settlement is reached, then you could go to court.

It is also likely that if a true finding (guilty verdict) is made, then your license will be suspended.

- Carl

Ok thanks for the responses.

Could anyone give me a time frame for how long PC 1000, or whatever program they could put me in, lasts?

I tried to edit but every time I pressed Post, it just sent me back to a blank form, so sorry if there is any double posting.