Hello,
First of all I am a 16 year old living in Pennsylvania. This past Saturday I was caught with a marijuana pipe at my friends house. I did not have any marijuana on me at the time. We were downstairs smoking, we finished up and we made our way upstairs where we were greeted by three police officers. Immediately they took the pipe (which I did not have in my possession at the time) and searched the rest of the house looking for other drugs. My friend had a bong which the police found as well. Two of the young men had marijuana on them. No major amounts, but enough. The policemen asked who the marijuana belonged to, the two friends fessed up to it. He then asked who's pipes were who's, which I confessed to. We were then searched and nothing was found. I was the only minor, the rest were over 18. The cops told me that I can expect paperwork in the mail, they then drove me to my house. I was cooperative with the officers and did not resist. We were never arrested, but we were told we would probably face minor misdemeanors. I have researched on the internet misdemeanors in Pennsylvania, but was unable to find anything of substance. I was told I will only be charged with the pipe considering that none of the marijuana was mine.
This creates a number of questions for me. I am a student in High School who is looking to further my education to the collegiate level. If I am convicted of this misdemeanor I was wondering how this would affect my chances of going to college. Also, I was curious as far as what my punishment will be. I know I can expect a fine, but I really do not want to be put on probation.
I have stopped smoking marijuana and am really starting to straighten things out for myself. I appreciate all of the feedback I receive here on the site.
Thank you.

