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Judge Tom

As your first offense, it’s extremely unlikely that you would face jail time. You may even qualify for diversion, which 

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Judge Tom

Because your daughter and her friends were on private property without permission or possibly because they were using property without 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: Since this is your first time having to go to court and what would be considered your first 

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Judge Tom

It depends on the facts of the case and the laws in your state. The prosecutor can reduce the charge 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: It’s unlikely that this is going to affect you at school, but it sounds like you may need 

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Judge Tom

Dear Anon: Yes, you should be able to complete the community service hours in your home state. If you are 

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Judge Tom

If this is your first offense, it’s likely that you will be offered diversion and given the opportunity to avoid 

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Comment by: Sean

Also this is my first offense and can I apply for Diversion 

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Judge Tom

It may take a month or even longer for you to receive the notice in the mail to appear in 

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Concerned Parent

Our daughter (will be 21 in 4 months) was charged with Minor in Consumption in AZ while at a public 

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