I'm in Texas and I just got an Minor in consumption, what should i do to make sure it gets deferred (plea,etc)....Also, is it still possible to get it deferred without hiring an attorney, and if so, what are the measures that should be taken there as well.
2006-09-04 14:46:01 · 6 answers · asked by rofards04 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If it's your first offense, maybe you can do a Deferred Entry of Judgement program. It's like an 18 week program where you go to a class once a week until you're finished.
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2006-09-04 15:12:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are speaking about the crime of "Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor," it is probably what is known as a "strict liability crime" which means the state need not prove "intent" to commit the crime beyond showing you did, in fact, give/procure the alcohol to one who is, in fact, under age. Therefore, whether you knew the person was under age, if they lied, if they had a false ID--all are irrelevant.
Therefore, you are going to be convicted.
I am not sure what you mean by "deferred." If you want a continuance of whatever hearing is next, you can request it from the court, who will probably grant it if "good cause" is shown.
Unless you want to simply negotiate with the prosecutor yourself, which is probably a bad idea, you should get a lawyer. Ideally, if you have no criminal history, you'll probably wind up with a fine and perhaps oommunity service...
If you force the state to go to trial, you run the risk of them "adding" whatever charges they can dream up in addition to the original one which will definitely add time to your ultimate sentence if convicted as "punishment" for not taking a plea deal.
Talk to a lawyer.
2006-09-04 22:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by TurboLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the Clerk of the Court.
You may need to hire an attorney to be sure of getting the best deal.
If you can't afford it, just make sure you tell the Judge you are very sorry, know you were wrong, and won't do it again. That is called "throwing yourself on the mercy of the court".
2006-09-04 21:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine and suspension of your DL, if you want deferred just ask the municipal judge and hope he grants it; your DL will probably still have your license suspended
2006-09-05 06:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by txpolice_85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you have not been in trouble b4 just ask for deferred adjudication, maybe call the clerk's office at the courthouse and ask...they may be able to offer you some advice
2006-09-04 21:49:02 · answer #5 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope there's a cure for it.
2006-09-04 21:51:41 · answer #6 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋