Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Colorado resident arrested in Texas for marijuana possession (Class A misdemeanor, between 2-4oz). I earn too much to obtain the court appointed attorney. I expect to be required to show up in court (6hrs drive), and to only have to pay fines (no possibility of probation or community service, etc...), because I am not a Texas resident. Is this correct? And, should I be OK without a lawyer?


Asked on 5/02/14, 5:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

You could get probation if it was at least a year long. If you don't get probation and get a final conviction, your license will be suspended in Texas (and Colorado will honor it.)

You need to hire a lawyer.

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Answered on 5/12/14, 3:58 pm


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