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    Exclamation Marijuana and Trespassing Charges in Texas

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

    Recently i was charged with criminal trespass in an abandoned house and possession of two grams of marijuana I am only 16 years old making me a Juvenal and this is my first offence the officers did not state my rights I was hand cuffed and token after they had talked to the manager of the trailer complex at the station i gave my information they called my parents and i was released once they signed the release forum i was told there is going to be a court date and they'll call me and tell my parents the date there was no bail nothing i signed i found that weird? I have 3 questions which are:

    1.) What am i looking at as far as jail time, fines, criminal records?

    2.) Is there any way i can get this dismissed?

    3.) I found it strange not given anything else is it possible this was just an experience?

    Thank you for your time, please help me could you answer these questions this is my first offence i do not know what to do?

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    Default Re: Marijuana and Trespassing Charges in Texas

    Police only need to read your Miranda rights if they want to interrogate you. An arrest is not enough to trigger reading of rights.

    1) First time offense, probably just large fines and community service. This will probably go on your criminal record, but as a minor, you could get your record sealed (expunged) later on.

    2) Talk to a criminal defense attorney.

    3) The judge will decide conviction and punishment at your court hearings. Don't be late or rude and dress nicely. Contact a criminal defense attorney. Best of luck.

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    Default Re: Marijuana and Trespassing Charges in Texas

    Quote Quoting Alvarezjose
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    I am only 16 years old making me a Juvenal
    Smoking pot turned you into an ancient Roman satirist?

    (The word you were looking for is "juvenile".)
    Quote Quoting Alvarezjose
    the officers did not state my rights
    Relevant only to statements you made in response to custodial interrogation.
    Quote Quoting Alvarezjose
    1.) What am i looking at as far as jail time, fines, criminal records?
    You and your parents can see whether you qualify for a deferred disposition or a similar outcome that will avoid an adjudication. That will likely involve fines, a period of supervision (supervised or unsupervised), perhaps an anti-shoplifting class, and the like.
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    2.) Is there any way i can get this dismissed?
    See above.
    Quote Quoting Alvarezjose
    3.) I found it strange not given anything else is it possible this was just an experience?
    What else were you expecting to be given?

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