Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

public defender or to hire an attorney

17 yr old was arrested for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz. He admitted it was his to the police. This is his first arrest ever, what are the possibilities that an attorney could get the charge dismissed? Or since he admitted possession will he get fined, serve comm service and now have a record?


Asked on 5/02/07, 3:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: public defender or to hire an attorney

He should certainly hire an attorney. Whether or not the case could get dismissed depends entirely upon the circumstances of the arrest and detention. Even if the case is a strong/valid one, an attorney can probably negotiate a lesser sentence.

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Answered on 5/02/07, 4:24 pm
Kimberly Tucker The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker

Re: public defender or to hire an attorney

A first time offender should DEFINITELY hire an attorney. If this case will be in Dallas, Denton, or Collin County, please give me a call.

Kimberly Tucker

972.306.3330

www.kgtlaw.com

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Answered on 5/02/07, 4:55 pm


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