Nope. Marijuana is effectively legal in CA ... almost. It is also the only crime I am aware of that is automatically purged (i.e. destroyed) after two years.
A minor in possession of cigarettes tends to receive a harsher penalty than a minor in possession of marijuana - go figure. For one thing, the cigarette possession charge doesn't automatically go away after two years, for another, the juvenile often has to do community service or attend classes as a result of the offense. So, when I find juveniles with marijuana, they get cited also for the rolling papers or the pipe (as tobacco paraphernalia) as that holds them accountable for something.
Some do a better job than others.Final question, do the juvenile courts and adult courts communicate efficiently when there are unresolved charges as a minor then new charges right after a person turns 18?
- Carl

