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Askthejudge.info features regular updates from the news, important decisions from the nation′s courts, and online discussions with Judge Tom. Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. AsktheJudge – Empowering youth one question at a time.

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Dear Anon: If charges have already been filed, there is not much you can do other than either fight the 

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Dear Anon: You may be offered diversion since this is your first offense. That means that once you complete some 

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Dear Anon: If there’s a number to call on the letter you received, you can call to get more information. 

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Dear Ashley: When you go to court, the legal process will be explained to you. Since this is your first 

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Since it’s your first offense, you may be offered a diversion program. This means that once you complete some community 

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When he goes to court for this, he can ask for a public defender to represent him. If he qualifies, 

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Dear Khalilah: First, she would have to report it to the police and then they would investigate and have to 

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You may be offered a diversion program and have to complete some community service and attend a class or counseling. 

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Dear Anon: It’s unlikely that you would be facing jail time for this especially if you do not have a 

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Dear Reader: The time limit for filing drug charges depends on where you live and the applicable drug laws. It 

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