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    Default Possession of Marijuana and Curfew Violation in Virginia

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia

    I'm 17, I live in Virginia Beach and recently I was caught on a marijuana and curfew charge. I was pulled over in a neighborhood and a cop rolled up. He searched my car and found a few empty bags, a pill bottle with some stems, and a bowl with ash and resin in it. I was calm and cooperative and admitted ownership of these items. the cop followed me home and talked to my parents but I never got a ticket/citation nor did I see or sign any paperwork, and neither did my parents. Also I'll be 18 in 2 months. I have a clean record thus far and I recently started under psychiatric care again, which I was told would help my case in showing that I am recieving help already for mental health problems, typically a cause of "self-medication" with drugs.

    My questions are:
    1) Shouldn't I have received some kind of paper or something? It doesn't seem right to me that I didn't. But he said "you are being charged with...."
    2) I'm aware of the max punishment, a $500 fine and 30 days in jail and mandatory 6 month license suspension. I know this is most likely not what will happen, so what probably will happen?
    3) Should I get an attorney for such a small case? Is it worth the hassle?

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    Default Re: Possession of Marijuana and Curfew Violation in Virginia

    If you are going to be charged, you can expect to receive a summons in the mail. The officer doesn't have to give you a citation at the scene.

    What will happen in juvenile court depends upon your school, home and community records, as well as your past history with law enforcement.

    Nobody is going to tell you not to at least consult a lawyer.

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