I know you have to be 18 to buy cigarettes, but what happens if a cop sees you smoking under that age? Could a 12-year-old get in trouble if they were caught smoking?
2007-08-25 15:06:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In CA, Yes. Its still possession.
2007-08-25 15:16:10 · answer #1 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not in Massachusetts (unless they were smoking on school grounds or other non-smoking areas), but I think that every state has its own laws for that. But the cop might tell their parents and get in trouble that way.
2007-08-25 15:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on where you live, I believe. In this state, it used to be that you could possess tobacco but not buy it, then that loophole was closed.
And a smoking 12-year old already has trouble.
2007-08-25 15:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by adoptive mom 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Common sense, and concern for your health would tell you not to smoke at any age, but then because of your age, I guess you haven't listened in Health classes.
Don't smoke, then you won't be in trouble!
2007-08-25 15:13:04 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ ♥Be Happi♥ ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You stupid little punk. Why would you want to start an addictive habit that has killed more than all the others combined.. If I were your dad and caught you smoking I would kick your dum a$$ all over the place.
2007-08-25 15:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's called "Minor in Possession of Tobacco" aka MIP. It's illegal in most if not all states. It's up to the cop if they want to write you a ticket or just tell your parents.
2007-08-25 15:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You get charged. It is a crime and probably petitioning the court for a Juvenile delinquency hearing!
2007-08-25 15:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋