A police officer who suspects a juvenile of smoking cigarettes can refer that juvenile directly to a deferred adjudication via

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A civil citation allows the police officer to issue a fine to the juvenile as a punishment for smoking cigarettes, without the need for an arrest or mandatory sentencing. Deferred adjudication allows the juvenile to avoid a criminal record and complete a probationary period to prove they have learned from their mistake. This approach can help prevent juveniles from further involvement in the criminal justice system.

A Police Officer Who Suspects a Juvenile of Smoking Cigarettes