Dropping Charges in an Assault Case As an Austin defense lawyer, I have the frequent opportunity to represent defendants accused of assault in Travis County. Although most of my clients have a variety of different questions about their case, there are several questions that are almost certain to come up. Probably the two most frequently asked questions that…
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Ticket for Possession of Marijuana in Austin? In order to save local law enforcement the time and costs associated with the arrest of such offenses as marijuana possession, the Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff’s Department, at an officer’s discretion, have the ability to issue tickets for certain possession of marijuana offenses instead…
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Marijuana Possession in Texas The State of Texas takes marijuana possession charges seriously, and so should you. Depending on many factors, including the amount of marijuana seized and an individual’s prior criminal history, felony drug or distribution charges may be filed. For example, if you are arrested with less than two ounces of marijuana, you may…
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Drug Possession Charges in Texas Drug possession charges in Texas are taken very seriously and can lead to jail time, expensive fines, difficulty in finding a job and a permanent criminal record. If you have been arrested or charged for drug possession or drug delivery, you are probably confused, worried and scared. There are thousands of drug…
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Drug Possession in Austin, Texas If you have been arrested for drug possession in Austin, contact Austin Drug Possession Defense Lawyer Kevin Bennett for a free legal consultation. Helping people with their legal problems, including possession of marijuana and other drug possession charges is one the many reasons that Attorney Kevin Bennett practices criminal defense in Travis…
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Selling Alcohol to Minors The sale of alcohol to minors may seem rather harmless when compared to crimes like assault or DWI, but the penalties for selling alcohol to minor in Texas are very serious. The sale of alcohol to a minor in Texas is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor and carries up…
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Purchase of Alcohol for a Minor; Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor in Texas Although it may seem harmless, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor in Texas is a serious criminal alcohol offense that Texas prosecutors do not take lightly. Under Texas law, purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor is considered a Class A Misdemeanor, which…
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What is the Punishment for Public Intoxication in Texas Many people who have been arrested for or charged with public intoxication in Austin want to know how serious is a public intoxication charge in Texas or what is the punishment that they face for a public intoxication arrest in Texas? Keep in mind, these are possible punishments…
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Pleading Guilty to a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas For someone who has been arrested for public intoxication in Texas, it may seem tempting to just plead “guilty,” pay a fine and move on with life. After all, having to spend the night in jail is something you want to forget, right? However, many people…
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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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