Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Clarification of Juvenile Court Order

I am the guardian of my 16 yr old grandson. In July 2008 he was adjudicated in Harris County Juvenile District court for personal use of marijuana, less than 2 oz, Misdemeanor B. In the court order is the following statement: Texas Drivers License Restrictions: Suspended Due to Statutory Requirements. What does this statement mean? He is 16 and has a permit license only. He is on probation for this offense until July 2009. He is also on probation for a 2007 felony offense which will end in May 2010. Somewhere I read (can't find it) that driver's license are suspended for 180 days for the use of marijuana starting from the date of the adjudication.


Asked on 12/25/08, 1:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: Clarification of Juvenile Court Order

Based on what you have written, it appears that your grandson's drivers license has been statutorily suspended due to the personal use charge. Generally, when juveniles are charged with alcohol or drug violations; those juveniles' drivers license will be suspended pursuant to the statute applicable to the charge. As for the 180 day suspension, the Courts have the discretion to suspend a drivers license for up to 365 days pursuant to TX Fam Code section 54.042. If my local law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact my paralegal Tina ([email protected]) to arrange for a consultation.

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Answered on 12/26/08, 12:15 pm


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