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Speak Up! - View Question #180 |
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Question: I'm 9 years old. What happens to me if I'm with my dad and he is caught with marijuana?
Answer: If you, yourself, do not have any marijuana on you (in your pockets or backpack or whatever), you will not be charged with possession of marijuana. If a witness saw you use some, you could be charged with use. Your dad will be charged with possession.
It is never okay for adults to use or possess drugs, especially around kids. If he is your only parent, Child Protective Services (CPS) could become involved. If the people there believe he is not willing or able to parent you, or you are being abused or neglected as a result of his drug use, a dependency case could be filed. Basically, CPS would be trying to get him to clean up his act.
Remember, you are not responsible for the actions of grown ups.
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On 02/22/04
Donald from AZ said:
Unfortunatly... Marijuana is Illegal ... If youre dad is caught with it or has it it doesnt make him a bad man... its the same as if hoping on one leg was illegal it does not make the action itself bad all this excuse such as You should not smoke because it is illegal is inane... get informed kid
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On 02/14/04
Amie from FL said:
I agree with you. CPS in your life is definitely not fun. They are always bagering me. If they can't get you at home they will come to your school. It's really embarrasing. Some close relatives of mine smoke pot and the thought of turning them in has crossed my mind numerous times. I still have not done it. It's been about 5 years. From what a cop told me, even if you don't know it's around you, you don't know that a person in your "group" has it, you can still be charged with possesion. Honestly, I don't know how this is true. What a screwed up judicial system.
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On 02/12/04
greg from DE said:
you should tell your dad how you feel and if that does not worck you should talk to your mom or another adoult you trust, or someone else like your conciler at school. Bot even though you love your dad and do not want to get him in trouble you should tell someone becuase smoking things like that is very deadly
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On 02/04/04
son and dad from CT said:
my son daughter and wife say i smoke to much but i dont care
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On 12/17/03
Anastasia from CA said:
MY DAD'S GOT BUSTED BEFORE FOR SMOKINIG POT WHEN I WAS WITH HIM AND
WENT TO JAIL & THE COPS TOLD ME IT WASN'T MY RESPONSABLITY THAT HE
GOT CAUGHT
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