Is the following statement true? If a minor charged with a first-time offense of consuming a tobacco product completes a tobacco awareness program and presents evidence of completion, the court is required to dismiss the case.

• A. Not enough information
• B. False
• C. True
• D. Both

Answer: (B)

Completing a tobacco awareness program can be part of a juvenile diversion option for a first-time tobacco offense, but dismissal is not mandatory. In many jurisdictions, the court has leeway: if the minor finishes the program and meets any remaining conditions, the case “may be dismissed” or result in no adjudication, rather than being automatically dismissed just by presenting evidence of completion. The language is typically discretionary rather than absolute, so the court could still decide on other outcomes if needed. Because of that discretion, the statement that the court is required to dismiss is not true.