If a minor is caught with alcohol and the police officer writes down their name but does not take them to the police station, will this go on their record?

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Question: If a minor is caught with alcohol and the police officer writes down their name but does not take them to the police station, will this go on their record?

Answer: The police officer has several choices in this case. Sometimes a warning is given and nothing else is done. Sometimes the name is put on a 'field card' which is used to keep track of people who frequently cause problems. The officer might also choose to write a report about the incident and then give the report to juvenile court. If through juvenile court some type of consequences are given for the offense, the record will show the consequences and will also show the person's level of cooperation.

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On 02/24/02 Dave from MI said: I agree we should get a chance with the alcohol. I just recieved a minor in possession of alcohol charge, my first one. No warning. The thing I can't believe that in Michigan it is a misdemeanor. I think it should be a civil infraction. But this kinda works out for me because as a misdemeanor I am going to fight it so it does not get on my record and I could possibly get trial by jury under the constitution if I have to take it that far.
On 02/08/02 Police Officer from CA said: As a Police Officer that is generally correct... you will get a first chance and your name will go on a 'field card'....IF you are remorseful for your actions and are cooperative and respectful with police. However, if you are not acting alone... you are in a group of friends... you may not get this ' one chance ' So don't think you have a blank card your first offence. Your name will definitely be on record.....
On 12/30/01 dan from NY said: thats nto completly true...your record is never "thrown out" the glue never drys...they can always get at it...
On 12/18/01 Shawn from MO said: I agree with the comment about giving at least one chance. That is why you have a criminal record and juvenile record. Your juvenile record does not show up after you are 18.
On 11/12/01 Ivonna from AZ said: the police should give each adolecent at least one warning before putting anything on your record. we all make mistakes dont we?
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