Miami, FL asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Juvenile Law for Florida

Q: My minor child got pulled over and had a vape pen with a sealed cartridge of THC. Do we need a lawyer?

The police said they would contact us with the lab results. My child has started counseling and the counselor thought he might need a lawyer.

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Jonathan Blecher
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Possession of THC is a vape cart is a felony. The State has moved away from charging possession of cannabis cases (flower form), but they are still prosecuting vapes. Your child needs a lawyer.

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Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you were in the same situation would you hire a lawyer?

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