Ok, so heres the deal. (long)

[Rutherford The Brave]

I got arrested on June 29. I am 16 year old male living in the Midwest, and, although i havent been charged or convicted yet, in a couple months im gonna be going to court on a felony theft charge, as well as a few possible petty thefts.

If i get convicted of the felony, i probably wont get that bad of a penalty, but i will have a felony charge following me around for some time. I talked to my lawyer today and he was suggesting that we try to do some sort of diversion program, which could definitely include probation.

I have been smoking once a day for roughly a year or so, and im probably pretty fucked when it comes to the initial test. so i was wondering if they watch you for probation and whether i could substitute the initial test and be a real stand up guy and not get drug tested for the remainder of my probation, as long as i dont do anything to arouse suspicion that i am still smokin.

Also, i could have the option, although it isnt a weed charge, to cop to stealing shit for weed money (i wasnt, but it beats juvy) and just do IOP (Intensive out patient) rehab and do that. Only reason i wouldnt wanna do that is cuz i dont wanna sit through classes or some shit telling me how bad drugs are. I have the same question about this, would i be able to substitute rehab tests?

A freind of mine suggested that i go get a drug test at our doctors office or something (completely unsupervised) and substitute and test negative to show to the judge, is that a viable/useful option? (not a replacement for either of the above two options but just a show of good faith to the judge, as well as community service that im starting and good grades in school)

To be honest, if i cant sub the probation/rehab tests i will stop and do some minimal cleaning (just run, work out, and drink a lot of water and some niacin) because the initial test wont be for a couple months at least.

Thanks for reading if you still are, and any suggestions/responses at all are appreciated.

Rutherford The Brave Reviewed by Rutherford The Brave on 07-21-2007. Ok, so heres the deal. (long) I got arrested on June 29. I am 16 year old male living in the Midwest, and, although i havent been charged or convicted yet, in a couple months im gonna be going to court on a felony theft charge, as well as a few possible petty thefts. If i get convicted of the felony, i probably wont get that bad of a penalty, but i will have a felony charge following me around for some time. I talked to my lawyer today and he was suggesting that we try to do some sort of diversion program, which could Rating: 5

[jdon]

If the drug test is not for a couple months then quit smoking, you will easily pass. If you are only 16 years old and have already fun afoul with the law - I think that should be a wake call for you and it would be wise to stay CLEAN until you straighten up your life.

You are still young and will have plenty of time to enjoy smoking marijuana; sacrifice your toking and clean up your system and your troubles.

Good luck and quit stealing.

[FakeBoobsRule]

I have been smoking once a day for roughly a year or so, and im probably pretty fucked when it comes to the initial test. so i was wondering if they watch you for probation and whether i could substitute the initial test and be a real stand up guy and not get drug tested for the remainder of my probation, as long as i dont do anything to arouse suspicion that i am still smokin.

I find it ironic that at 16 as you face charges for felony theft and possibly some petty theft charges you would consider substituting for the test would make or show or prove you are a stand up guy. Do you live with your parents? Who is paying for the lawyer? Listen to JDon and become a stand up guy by quitting while you are on probation or your pending probation.