One of my best friends called me this morning in a panic... her 21 year old son was arrested last night with weed, in what the police are calling "an undisclosed amount, greater than 4oz"
She's beside herself, and you guys are the only LEO's I know of, so maybe you can shed some light on what he's up against?
A quick google search shows me that in Texas 4oz to 1lb is a state felony, punishable by 180 days - 2 years in jail and a $10,000 fine, however, it goes on to say:
"With no prior felony convictions, if convicted of possession of less than one pound of marijuana a judge must impose a sentence of probation with mandatory drug treatment. If no treatment center exists within the jurisdiction, the judge may waive the treatment requirement. The judge can also waive all fines."
This is the kids first brush with the law, can any of you give me an idea of what fate is awaiting his dumb ass and how likely he is to be getting actual jail time?
Thanks guys.
She's beside herself, and you guys are the only LEO's I know of, so maybe you can shed some light on what he's up against?
A quick google search shows me that in Texas 4oz to 1lb is a state felony, punishable by 180 days - 2 years in jail and a $10,000 fine, however, it goes on to say:
"With no prior felony convictions, if convicted of possession of less than one pound of marijuana a judge must impose a sentence of probation with mandatory drug treatment. If no treatment center exists within the jurisdiction, the judge may waive the treatment requirement. The judge can also waive all fines."
This is the kids first brush with the law, can any of you give me an idea of what fate is awaiting his dumb ass and how likely he is to be getting actual jail time?
Thanks guys.