Penalties for Possession of Marijuana in Texas Penalties for Possession of marijuana in Texas are very harsh compared to other states. Even possession of the smallest amount of marijuana is a Class B Misdemeanor in Texas. This means that you face up to 180 in jail and/or up to a $2,000.00 fine for possessing less…
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Possession of Marijuana Ticket in Austin, Texas One of the most frustrating things for me as an Austin criminal defense lawyer is a client who does not take their criminal case serious or at least as seriously as they should. Often times, I encounter this situation with clients who have been issued a ticket for possession of…
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Personal Bonds in Texas A Personal Bond is a sworn agreement by the defendant that he/she will return to court as ordered and will comply with the conditions placed on his/her release. No money is required at the time of release, but the defendant is required to pay an administrative fee of $20 or 3%…
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What is a Bail Bond? Art. 17.02. DEFINITION OF “BAIL BOND”. A “bail bond” is a written undertaking entered into by the defendant and his sureties for the appearance of the principal therein before some court or magistrate to answer a criminal accusation; provided, however, that the defendant upon execution of such bail bond may…
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Austin Bail Bonds 2010 Austin bail bonds can be expensive and confusing. If you are trying to bail someone out of the Austin Travis County Jail and are confused or unsure how to proceed, please call Austin Bail Bonds Attorney Kevin Bennett at (512) 476-4626 for immediate assistance. Our phones are answered 24/7. You may also…
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How do I Find Out if I Have a Warrant in Austin or Travis County? Although there are numerous resources available to find out if you have a warrant out for your arrest in Austin, I usually start my inquiries with a quick search from either the Travis County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Search or I check the Austin…
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Travis County Jail Release If you trying to bail someone out of the Travis County Jail in Austin, Texas and are confused or unsure how to proceed, please call Travis County Jail Release Lawyer Kevin Bennett at (512) 476-4626 for immediate assistance. Our phones are answered 24/7 to help secure the release of your friend or loved…
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Possession of Marijuana in Texas Texas possession of marijuana laws are found under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 481.121. In Texas, possession of any usable quantity of marijuana is considered a crime and carries jail or prison time. If you have been arrested for possession of marijuana or another drug-related charge in Austin, Texas and are…
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Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Texas Although it may seem like a minor offense when compared to crimes like assault and DWI, a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia in Texas can have serious long term consequences. Nobody wants to have to explain a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia to a potential employer or…
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Assault and Family Violence Laws in Texas Assault and family violence laws in Texas are taken extremely serious by judges, prosecutors and police. If you have been arrested or charged with assault or assault family violence, you need to immediately obtain legal representation. If you are facing assault or domestic violence charges in Austin or Travis County, please…
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