Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Can I get my Public Intoxication case dropped? I had been drinking, but was not wasted - 3 beers and it was 12:30 am in downtown Austin, TX. I was walking home when I walked by 3 cops and they asked me 'what are you doing?' and I replied 'walking home' and they then they circled around me and again asked 'what do you think youre doing??' and I replied, 'what do you mean what am I doing?' They then said 'Alright I have enough of this' and grabbed me and threw me to the ground causing a major gash on my head and cuts and bruises on my shoulder and knees. I did not resist or say anything during this, and when up i continually asked what i was being arrested for and was not told until i was in the van. How can I defend it this in court? I really would not like to go thru this as I am recovering from cancer currently. I felted harassed and brutalized by the whole experience. Thank you and I appreciate your work!!


Asked on 8/21/13, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

"Wasted" is not the question. The legal issue is whether you were a danger to yourself or others. You need to hire a lawyer to represent you. The lawyer may be able to get the case dismissed or perhaps get a deferred disposition which will result in a dismissal after a reset with conditions.

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Answered on 8/22/13, 1:16 pm


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