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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 726817" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>In many cases the cops tell you things like this so that they don't have to deal with the paperwork and the court appearances. It actually is generally illegal for a minor to be under the influence of an intoxicant no matter where they are. Heck, you might try asking your child to go and get something out of your locked car. Then tell the officer that he is now in legal operation of a vehicle, so he needs to be arrested. After all, you can get a DUI if you are asleep/passed out in your car with the keys in your pocket. </p><p></p><p>You can also contact the chief of police or the DA to find out what the law truly says. Chances are you would get a different story about what the law says from each officer who responds to your call. Mostly they don't want to deal with kids because it is a bunch of paperwork for no real punishment or payoff. If the parent files the charges, all too often the parent later is upset with the cops for charging the child. Yes, this is the reality that cops face. So cops come up with these "reasons" or "interpretations" of the law that let them not do anything on minor charges when they have to deal with minors who are at home already and are not physically harming anyone. </p><p></p><p>Your best bet to get something done, to get some help or resources, is to go to the courthouse and talk to the court clerk about filing a CHINS petition (child in need of supervision). If this is granted, your child will get a probation officer who can order drug tests, give him time in juvenile jail, etc.... You would call the PO if you have problems. If problems happen on the weekend, you would call the cops and then tell them that your son already has Mr. XYZ for a PO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 726817, member: 1233"] In many cases the cops tell you things like this so that they don't have to deal with the paperwork and the court appearances. It actually is generally illegal for a minor to be under the influence of an intoxicant no matter where they are. Heck, you might try asking your child to go and get something out of your locked car. Then tell the officer that he is now in legal operation of a vehicle, so he needs to be arrested. After all, you can get a DUI if you are asleep/passed out in your car with the keys in your pocket. You can also contact the chief of police or the DA to find out what the law truly says. Chances are you would get a different story about what the law says from each officer who responds to your call. Mostly they don't want to deal with kids because it is a bunch of paperwork for no real punishment or payoff. If the parent files the charges, all too often the parent later is upset with the cops for charging the child. Yes, this is the reality that cops face. So cops come up with these "reasons" or "interpretations" of the law that let them not do anything on minor charges when they have to deal with minors who are at home already and are not physically harming anyone. Your best bet to get something done, to get some help or resources, is to go to the courthouse and talk to the court clerk about filing a CHINS petition (child in need of supervision). If this is granted, your child will get a probation officer who can order drug tests, give him time in juvenile jail, etc.... You would call the PO if you have problems. If problems happen on the weekend, you would call the cops and then tell them that your son already has Mr. XYZ for a PO. [/QUOTE]
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