Q: My friend handed me a vape and the teacher caught me and now they want to charge me with possession
If the girl says it was hers and she handed it to me would I still be introuble
A: In Colorado, if you were caught with a vape by a teacher and it's determined to be in your possession, you could still face consequences for possession, even if another student claims ownership and admits to handing it to you. The key issue for the authorities or school administration is the fact that you were found in possession of the vape at the time of the incident. However, the circumstances, including the other student's admission, could potentially influence the severity of the consequences you face. The outcome might depend on school policies, local laws regarding the possession of vaping devices by minors, and the discretion of school administrators or the legal system if it gets involved.
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