Getting my public intoxication charge dropped.?

Question

I recently got arrested for public intoxication. They did not do a breathalizer, but only an eye test with a light. I spent the night in jail and have a fine, community service, and an alochol awareness class to take. I plead no contest to the judge.I recently found out that I can no longer get the degree that I am working towards with an alcohol offense on my record. My parents want me to get an attorney to see if I can get the charge dropped. It is my first offense. Do you think this is possible?

I'm in Texas.

Answer 1

Unfortunately it is not possible if the judge has already sentenced you which is a final judgment. You should have had an attorney when it was time for your arraignment and then worked out a deal then. However, if the judge gave you a deferred adjudication (as in satisfy the requirements of cs, fine, alcohol awareness class, etc.) then the charge may be removed, but only you would know this.

Answer 2

Im kind of in the same situation. This past weekend I was arrested for the same thing, I didnt get a ticket, but i was breathilized. It was extremely high. I have to go back for court. Everyone says to plead no contest. Im terrified. Im underage so ive heard that I would just get maybe community service, a fine, or AA classes. Which none of those sound bad at all! I would seek legal advice from a few different lawyers, before you jump into it. It sounds like it could be possible, but I honestly have no idea. If you have any advice for me please let me know. LIke what did they ask you. Im also in texas.

Answer 3

Texas loves a drunk - if you didn't have a public intoxication charge you'd be considered odd. You'll be fine :)

Answer 4

Thats going to be tricky since you have already plead in court and received a sentence. Anythings worth a try.

Answer 5

Depends on what state... Some states have the possibility of having it stricken from your record if enough time has passed. In CA you can after a while has passed.