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    Default Minor Caught and Cited for Possession of Alcohol in High School

    My question involves juvenile law in the State of: California

    My daughter was caught in possession of alcohol at school. She is 16 and was cited for a non-traffic infraction. The citation has a box checked telling us to appear in Juvenile Traffic Court (?!) This was the week before Halloween. Never received offical (courtesy) notice by mail. She was expelled and sent to another regular high school to finish out her Junior year and can then return to her original school, since this was her first offense and is a good student. We just received a call from a police officer saying we (parents) will have to meet her for a meeting to "decide what will happen to our daughter"?! She went on to say complete and detailed background checks will be conducted on me and my ex as well as a full home inspection....she gave us the impression that all 3 of us will be drug tested?! The officer deliberately not gave us straight forward answers/information. But in a round about way said that my daughters actions could be because her home life could have contributed.....when ALL is done,..."she (my daughter) just might get off with a years license suspention and probation...if she's lucky and cooperates. She also stated she was very surprised my daughter was in school at all....at the very most she should only be aloud to attend a continuation school...?! Sorry so long, but my question is...Is it normal for the parents to be put through the ringer as well as the minor for a first offense? Oh, and the officer also said we might still have to go to court....if we all didn't cooperate.

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    Default Re: Minor Caught/Cited for Possession of Alcohol in High School

    Yes... if a child's parents seem to be contributing to that minor's trouble with illegal substances, child protective services could decide an investigation is in order. For instance, if you knew there would be alcohol at the party your child attended and/or provided said alcohol.

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    Default Re: Minor Caught/Cited for Possession of Alcohol in High School

    Wow, I knew that could happen, I just thought we would go to court first...CPS, specifically, was never mentioned....so are we meeting with a juvenile police officer? We have no problems with the investigation or background check, but why would any of us need to take drug test....we're just talkin about alcohol?!

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    Default Re: Minor Caught/Cited for Possession of Alcohol in High School

    I have to ask - is there a reason why you would be concerned about a drug test?

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    Default Re: Minor Caught/Cited for Possession of Alcohol in High School

    There are various alternative programs out there that might allow for diversion through counseling. There might also be issues that have gotten CPS or the police concerned enough to look into things. Most of what they can do will require your consent. The offense she likely faces is one that is punishable only by a fine and, often times, counseling and/or community service. (What code section was she cited for? Was this a local municipal code?)

    If you are concerned about passing a drug test, maybe some information came up about drug use by you or dad ... is that possible? If so, they may be looking at that as a more pervasive issue. This is generally a CPS issue, so the meeting you will be attending is likely to include the police, social services, possibly a counselor, a juvenile probation officer, and maybe even someone from the school.

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