Child Marijuana Incident Guidance

Summary

In Pennsylvania, its illegal for minors to possess or distribute marijuana. Reporting the incident to school authorities or local law enforcement is a good first step. Consulting a lawyer can provide additional guidance. The Juvenile Act governs cases involving minors.

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Student gave my child a weed gummy on video and he ate it
What is the age of your child and the student who gave the gummy? In Pennsylvania, it's illegal to give marijuana to minors.
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In Pennsylvania, it's illegal for minors to possess or distribute marijuana. Have you reported this incident to the school authorities or local law enforcement?
Yes
That's good. You may also want to consult with a lawyer. In Pennsylvania, the Juvenile Act governs cases involving minors.

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