Would coming to a school dance after just smoking a cigarette be considered 'arriving' under the influence?

Question

at our school dance, me and my friend thought we should have a bit to drink before going to the dance. We literally had not even a shot of vodka and we called it quits and decided it be more fun going sober even though 50% of the ppl that were at the dance we so intoxicated they couldnt even stand. As we were about to walk into the gym, we were pulled aside by 2 police officers, they started questioning and THREATENING us infront of all our peers, about if we had consumed any alcohol.. as they could 'smell' over an ounce on us, (we suspect someone ratted on us) when i can assure you that wasnt true. since then we have been suspended.
keep in mind we go to a school where only 30% of the student make it to university, and me and my friend have excellence marks, good honest students and have a very rep among teachers. yes we made a mistake, but what 16yr old hasnt. so what makes a differnce for a student to come under the influence of nicotine? (which was smoked on school property)

Answer 1

"Under the influence" is an implication that a person is intoxicated by alcohol or drugs and this definitely excludes tobacco. As a minor, however, it is against the law to smoke tobacco products. It sounds like the cops were trying to get a confession. If you were suspended, the terms of your suspension should have been clearly explained in writing.

Answer 2

Why do you ask? You didn't smoke a cigarette, you drank alcohol. Instead of trying to find some meaningless way to justify your actions, just admit that you did something wrong, and don't do it again!

Answer 3

Yes. Both cigarettes and alcohol are drugs. The body is a container.

Answer 4

Appeal your case by narrating what really happened and cite the inappropriateness of the apprehension.

Answer 5

It would be considered arriving under the odour of skunk.