Can an officer let me go and then 3 months later write me a ticket?
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Can an officer let me go and then 3 months later write me a ticket?
I’m 16 and was caught in a car with 2 other people.Officer searched car and found marijuana in a pouch behind seat.The driver was arrested he was 17. The officer searched me and because he found nothing so he took me home. He talked to my parents and told the I had no punishments or consequences and that he was taking me home as a courtesy. Then 3 months later the come to my school and give me a ticket for **** paraphernalia. I refused to sign. I pleaded not guilty and jury trial to court. I have to submit pre-trial motions soon.
Asked on January 30, 2012 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Scott Whitbeck / The Whitbeck Law Office
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
What is your question?
You have to submit pretrial motions? Why dont you have a lawyer? Do you plan to prepare your own motions and conduct your own trial? If so, thats a bad idea. You need a lawyer. An experienced lawyer may be able to have this case dismissed without a trial, or at the very least get a good disposition you can live with. If you handle this matter yourself you face a very real risk being convicted of the charge.
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