Drug Paraphernalia Charge for a Minor

[Kevin Weindel]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Jersey
Hello i was charged with drug paraphernalia a few months back and my court date is coming up and i just want to see if i can get an idea of whats gonna happen. Im 17 and im turning 18 in april i wanna know if im gonna get provation or what if anyone has any info on what might happen please post and let me know!

[Mr. Knowitall]

If you're charged in juvenile court, as I assume is the case, the disposition is going to be affected by your home, school, community, and prior police record, the full facts of the charge, the impression the judge has about how much intervention you need to get your life on track, and local policies. If your record is clean and your future is bright, you may even have the matter benched instead of prosecuted.