Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Busted with weed

Yesterday I was busted with 2 friends

walking to the park to smoke. We

rolled 3 cigarettes with weed in them

and 2 of us were smoking when the

cop pulled up. A bike cop smelled it

and arrested us. We were honest the

whole time and were co-operative

but dies anyone know if it would be

easier/cheaper to hire a lawyer or to

just go alone. Also, how much would

a lawyer cost in Texas?


Asked on 4/12/09, 6:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edgardo Baez The Baez Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Busted with weed

It depends on the offence, whether you have priors and whether you are truly looking for a way to change your life because of the situation.

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Answered on 4/13/09, 7:07 am
John Armstrong The Law Office of John W. Armstrong

Re: Busted with weed

Question: [D]i[o]es anyone know if it would be easier/cheaper to hire a lawyer or to just go alone. Also, how much would a lawyer cost in Texas?

Answer: It is never good to represent yourself in court without an attorney. Second, your driving privileges are attached to this case not to mention you are facing a "Class B" misdemeanor of Possession of Marihuana. You face a penalty of zero days to 180 in jail, or a fine of zero dollars up to $2,000.00 or both a fine and jail time, plus you could lose your Texas Drivers license for a period up to one year. My advice would be that you hire an attorney as soon as possible, Kyle Davis is a good attorney in the Bryan/College Station area, and can handle your case. Good Luck.

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Answered on 4/12/09, 7:12 pm


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