What Are the Punishments of a Drug Abuse Charge to a Minor?

Question by Sam: What are the punishments of a drug abuse charge to a minor?
I am 14 years old and got caught with prescription drugs and the police charged me with drug abuse. I will be going to court soon, what will my punishment be? I know it can vary, so if you give me the least to the most harsh that would be so helpful.

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Answer by yahoo guy
Juvenal detention.

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