Thank you very much for your response. As for the first case, they are not charging him with vandalism because they have no evidence he was responsible for the damage. I believe that in New York, criminal mishchief is considered a bigger crime than criminal tresspass, but there is a change they'll let him off with unlawful trespass which is a violation. Unfortunately New York law requires everyone over 16 to be tried as an adult. The only difference is that 16, 17, and 18 year old offenders get their records sealed for a first offense, and the judge can decide to seal the records for subsequent offenses. If he manages to get the possession charge down to unlawful possession of marijuana, then he would serve no probation because that charge is handled more like a speeding ticket and he would recieve just a $100 fine. Anyone with more input on the possible outcomes of this case?