Minors Involvement In Drug Case

Summary

The user, a minor, was in a car where a significant amount of drugs and a nitrous oxide tank were found. The owner of the items was charged with five felonies. The user was not charged or given any citations at the scene. The user is unsure if they will be required to attend court or if their parents will be contacted. The user has not been contacted by law enforcement or court officials since the incident. The user has not spoken to a lawyer about this situation.

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i’m a minor that was in a car with over disturbing amount of drugs and a nitros oxide tank. the person who owned it got * felony charges and they let the rest of us go home with out talking to our legal guardian. now he has * court dates will i have to show up at any and will they call my parents
i’m a minor that was in a car with over disturbing amount of drugs and a nitros oxide tank.
What state are you located in? This will help me provide more accurate information regarding your situation.
located in california
Were you given any paperwork or citations by the police at the scene?
no
What is your relationship with the person who was charged? This will help determine if you may be called as a witness.
my friend
What is the nature of the charges against your friend? This will help determine if you might be called as a witness.
possession of drugs and nitros oxide tank and bra nuckles
What is your age? This is important as laws for minors can be different. In California, possession of drugs, nitrous oxide, and brass knuckles can lead to serious charges.
*
Do you have any legal representation or have you spoken to a lawyer about this situation?
no
no i haven’t
Have you been contacted by any law enforcement or court officials since the incident?
no i haven’t
Have your parents been contacted by any law enforcement or court officials since the incident?
i’m not sure yet it was 6 days ago
Have you or your parents received any written communication from the court or law enforcement since the incident?
maybe a call
Who made the call and what was discussed during the call?
it was a unknown caller
What was the content of the call from the unknown caller?
unknown
What was the exact role you played in this incident?
i was in the passenger seat i had nothing on me and let go with the driver and passenger in the back the person that got the charges was takin into legal guardian custody
Did the police question you at the scene or afterwards?
yes
What did the police ask you and what was your response?
my name and i gave them my phone number
What did the police say to you after you gave them your name and phone number?
that i can go home
What was the exact date of the incident?
august * *
What was the nature of the drugs found in the car?
* xanx and * knicklebacks
What is your understanding of the term "knicklebacks" in this context?
not sure maybe narcos
Do you know if the drugs and nitrous oxide tank were found in your possession or in a common area of the vehicle?
no they were found in the possien of the guy in the back
Were you or any other minors in the car charged with any offenses or given any citations?
yes only one that got charged with the xanx and nitros tank
What were the specific charges against the minor who was charged with possession of Xanax and nitrous oxide tank?
recreational use and amount of distributing
What were the exact charges filed against your friend? This will help in understanding the severity of the situation.
possien of weapons and over distributing xanx
What type of weapon was your friend charged with possessing?
brass knuckles
What is the exact location of the court where your friend's hearings will take place?
los angeles
What is the name of the court where your friend's hearings will take place?
why?
The name of the court is important to provide you with the contact details and any specific rules or procedures of that court.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
The Los Angeles County Superior Court is located at * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *, USA. You can contact them at +* *-*-*.
Yes
What is your main concern about this situation?
Am I required to go to court
Based on the information you've provided, it's not certain if you'll be required to attend court. However, if subpoenaed as a witness, you must attend. Always consult with a legal professional for advice.
a witness for what
You could potentially be called as a witness to testify about what you saw or knew about the incident, since you were present at the scene.
but they knew i had no idea
they knew i didn’t know he was in possession of that
What did you tell the police about your knowledge of the drugs and nitrous oxide tank at the scene?
i didn’t know
i told them i didn’t know about it
o told the police i have no acknowledge
what?
hello
will i get charged