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You get it if you want to be untouchable.

get a lawyer and plead for the holmes youthful act. I did that 5+ years ago. Dont know if they still have it or not. Everything was expunged after a certan amount of time.

I didnt have a lawyer though so I think I got fugged on fines and I had to go to a offenders thing for a weekend that was terrible.

I mean it's not really an excuse, but I was young and stupid. I was like 14, I was a sophmore. At least I can look back now and laugh.

Personal? that shtuf went public real fast

It could've been worse man

Yes, HYTA is one possible option, if his kid has had no previous trouble. Where did he get busted? It matters because some counties have judges and prosecutors who are tougher to work with than their counterparts in other counties. A criminal defense lawyer is the best way to go. If he's a full-time MSU student, a good first-step is ASMSU Student Legal Services.

Forbin still cares!

good answer, I'll stay honest- I said I was TRYING to be cool. She was in my grade. Life would've been great if I were pounding some 18 year old vag when I was 14.

Bros think alike bro!

Was the weekend called ARM marijuana weekend? cause i have that comming up, whats it like?

If he doesn't have a card, than he is at risk of being charged with intent to distribute if he was carrying over 28 grams on him when caught..

Intent to distribute is a felony and a possible jail sentence. Hopefully it was under 28 grams, if so then it wont be a felony and probation will take its course.

Possession of Marijuana is a state crime- so its not really going to vary by city.
Some cities/townships/municipalities may charge the person with possession of drug paraphernalia- even though the paraphernalia is the marijuana. The only difference will be how the jurisdiction treats the resulting offense.

Having a med card/certificate wont make a bit of difference because he/she didnt have it BEFORE he/she was arrested.

Poss. of Marijuana - MCL 333.7403 - 1 yr misdemeanor.
Poss w/intent to Distribute - 4 yr. felony.

Though generally an ounce will be considered personal use- there can be other circumstances that indicate intent to distribute.

If this is a first drug related crime and he/she is charged with possession (misdemeanor) - your kid will likely be able to plea under 333.7411 or HYTA.
7411 is available for any age any first offense possession (not PWID) drug crime.
HYTA is available for most crime for any offender under the age of 21.

Either way- both are classifications that are discretionary to the judge.
Likely will require a period of probation 6-12 months, which will likely include drug testing/drug classes aa/na court fines and probation supervision fee's.

Theres the potential for a plea to USE of marijuana (333.7404) and 7411/HYTA- which will cut down the severity of fines and costs- and its only a 90 day misdemeanor so if kid was to get in trouble again it limits the jail exposure.

Also the conviction of a drug crime comes with a brief suspension of driving privileges by the secretary of state. (Im not sure exactly what those terms are or the impact of HYTA/7411)