CASE 15.1
Aubrey Jamison, a 17-year-old student, is arrested for possession of marijuana in her high school after an anonymous tip led the principal and guidance counselor to search her locker and the belongings therein. A small about of the narcotic and three prescription-strength oxycodone pills were found in her purse. Given this information, answer the following questions.
-Given that this was Ms. Jamison's first offense and that she is a model student, it is likely the judge will focus on providing her treatment in a court for substance abusers known as a:

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Drug courts are specialized court docket programs that target criminal defendants and offenders, juvenile offenders, and parents with pending child welfare cases who have alcohol and other drug dependency problems. Given Aubrey's situation, a drug court would be the most appropriate choice for focusing on treatment for substance abuse.

CASE 15.1 Aubrey Jamison, a 17-Year-Old Student, Is Arrested for Possession of Possession