i don't want this to interfere with my school so my plan is to finish school for this year and then turn my self in on the summer, also i am 16 do i go to jail or some other place and is it better for your case if you turn your self in than get caught?
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Answer 1 :
You should be asking your parents and your lawyer how to proceede here.
Answer 2 :
Well, first of all, you didn't mention whether or not you actually live in Missouri. Second, you didn't mention the actual charge. It's a bit difficult to give you details without this information. Generally speaking, the courts do not want to take a minor out of school. If your charge is a misdemeanor or a low-level felony, you probably won't need to worry about incarceration. And, if the judge decides that jail is the right option for you, you won't go to an adult jail - there are facilities for minors in every state. You should NEVER "turn yourself in". Call a lawyer and have him/her negotiate your surrender. It sounds like you haven't actually been convicted of a crime yet (you mentioned getting "caught"). If this is the case, I suggest that you call a lawyer today!
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