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    Default First Time Paraphernalia Charge for a Minor

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Colorado

    Hi,
    I'm 16, and the other day i was smoking k2 incense that a "friend" of mine had brought along. Well, long story short it hospitalized me due to a reaction i had, and I was charged with possession of paraphernalia (i had previously used it for marijuana). I wasn't charged for using k2, and neither were the 2 other people, and the last person (there was 4 total) also had paraphernalia and he supplied the k2. I don't know what he faces. I have no other run ins with the police, no warnings, no nothing. Please don't think of me as a dumb pothead, I'm definitely quitting. The officer told me (after i had recovered) that it was a class 2 petty offense, and didn't count as a misdemeanor. I have to show up to court on the 25th, I cooperated with the authorities to the best of my abilities (after having a seizure from the k2).

    What should i do? I'm already looking into volunteering for the fire department, hospital, police,etc. Not just to make it look favorable for the judge, but also out of personal reasons. My parents were looking into putting me into classes or counseling or something, and have looked into legal help as well. I can honestly say i wont smoke anymore drugs, I've learned that lesson.

    Also, not sure if its relevant but I'm NOT a U.S citizen, i have a green card and citizenship to [a country in Europe, I'd rather not get personal].

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    Default Re: First Time Paraphernalia Charge for a Minor

    Yes, the fact that you are not a citizen makes a difference. Volunteering is a good thing, but not the and all and be all. The fact that you are looking at counseling is a good step, but I'd say you can bet on the court mandating treatment in order to ensure that you follow through.

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