Taylor, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Between 2 - 9 years in prison, depending upon the charges filed and circumstances, plus any enhancements for priors or strikes, plus any probation or parole violations. The phony gun does not reduce sentencing. Anything brandished as a gun, even a finger in a pocket, counts as a gun. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

As a minor, your liability may be non-existent OR you could be equally liable. It depends upon how much you were involved in the crimes and your knowledge of the crimes. It also depends upon your age. You say you are a minor: if you are close to the age of 18 (16-17 etc), you could be charged as an adult. It just depends upon the extent of the fraud and more facts than you have presented. My advice: retain the services of an attorney before you speak to police/investigators

Many counties use rehab programs the "help" people and don't consider it punishment. Usually to avoid (if it has come up) is to convince the DA or the court that the individual doesn't need it