Can police ask a minor to do undercover work without parental consent?
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Can police ask a minor to do undercover work without parental consent?
My son, 17, was pulled over with another friend who was driving. 3 bags of marijuana were found in a ditch. The officer told him that he would be looking at a felony because he is 17 and because there were 3 bags that gives them reason to accuse him of intent to sell. The officer said maybe he could do a deal where he could purchase drugs from 3 different people, 3 times. They have not even contacted me. I am his mother. I think that would be far to dangerous for my son and don’t even know that what they said is true. He has never had any other drugcharges. Should I speak with a criminal defense attorney? In Sauk County, WI.
Asked on September 19, 2010 under Criminal Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes, I would indeed speak with a criminal attorney in your area as soon as you can. I agree that he is being placed in a position of danger and that he is being unduly influenced by the police officer for fear that if he does not participate he will be charged and convicted of a crime. There seems no freedom here to choose to participate or not. That does not sit right with me. At 17 he could be charged as an adult in certain circumstances and you need to weigh all your options here. And cover all bases from arrest to conviction to reduction of the offense to community service to expungement. You need to be well informed. Good luck.
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