probation or not?

[deathbyheidi]

What is the name of your state? NY

I was arrested for drug possession, I'm 17 and all they found was empty bowls but I was in my car and they knew I had just smoked marijuana. My court date came and I didn't have to pay any fines but I don't know whether or not I was placed on probation. All they said was that if I mess up within 6 months this will infact go on my record but if I don't it won't. The judge and my lawyer both said only if I mess up. I wasn't issued a probation officer and I didn't receive and paperwork saying I was placed on probation, so am I on probation?

 

[The Occultist]

Usually when the judge and/or DA is explaining all of this to you, they'll use certain expressions along the lines of "do you understand?" or "do you have any questions?" It would be at these points that you would express to them the concerns you have now. Don't be afraid to look stupid; it's better to understand what is happening rather then get in trouble out of ignorance, which would make you look that much more stupid.

Anyways, what you might be in is the diversion program, which is kind of like probation, but not really. I'm currently going through a diversion program, and I will never meet my probation officer or anything like that. So, just keep your record clean for the next 6 months and the charges will be dropped. Haha of course, I could be wrong about your situation.