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My question is - how long would that Misdemeanor for MIP stay on record & how that effects a teen?
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Provided you are dealing with a juvenile court, the record should be closed once she turns 18. Things get very different once you move up to adult court, so hopefully she will take this as a lesson learned. Contact an attorney who practices regularly in the area where she was arrested for a consultation. He or she can walk you through the procedure and suggest whether it is better to pay the fine or come to court.
A juvenile conviction typically will not follow a person when they turn 18. However, if this is a matter that is being handled in regular court, then a conviction will follow her and will affect her ability to get school loans, future jobs and college admissions. You need to speak with a Mississippi criminal defense attorney immediately so that her rights can be protected.
Matthew Oberlin WilliamsCriminal Defense AttorneyCleveland, OH ·
Provided you are dealing with a juvenile court, the record should be closed once she turns 18. Things get very different once you move up to adult court, so hopefully she will take this as a lesson learned. Contact an attorney who practices regularly in the area where she was arrested for a consultation. He or she can walk you through the procedure and suggest whether it is better to pay the fine or come to court.
