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    Default Possession of Less 2 Ounces Of Marijuana In Texas

    I understand this sort of post is rather common here, but I'm taking all the information I can get.

    To put it rather shortly - I was arrested (as the title states) for possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in Texas (actual amount was around a gram). Said offense occurred in Denton county.

    Most of the information I've received suggests I'll get a sentence of probation with community service and a drug treatment class. I have no qualms with this, understand that I made a mistake and intend to complete all conditions of probation should it be offered.

    I am most concerned about my record, future job opportunities, etc. I am currently a graduate student studying English literature and creative writing, and it was/is a goal of mine to become a professor of such in the future. Is there any way - after successful completion of probation - to have the charge removed from my record? I have no criminal history, barring a traffic ticket I am currently on deferred adjudication for.

    I'm 23, graduated Magna Cum Laude (from my undergraduate institution), have plenty of letters of recommendation and people willing to vouch for my integrity. Is there any action I might take to ensure that, given a reasonable amount of time for reparations, this charge will not preclude a career in academia? In the professional world?

    Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. I have secured a lawyer who specializes in helping students, but as stated above - I'm looking for all the information I can get.

    Thanks,

    John

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    Default Re: Possession of < 2oz. of Marijuana in Texas

    You will want to explore alternative dispositions with your lawyer, which should allow you to avoid a conviction. I am not sure if Denton County has a drug court, but there may be one (or a similar program) which allows first offenders to resolve simple possession charges without getting a criminal conviction if they successfully complete a period of probation.

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    Default Re: Possession of < 2oz. of Marijuana in Texas

    Good luck, I am in your exact same situation and have not gone to trial yet. Can you believe I have lost out on 4 jobs so far because of this mess? I mean, I haven't even been convicted yet for crying out loud. It seems that employment is getting harder and harder nowadays.

    By the way all four jobs paid more than DOUBLE what I make now. One job in particular, I was hired out of 49 applicants and then rejected because of a PENDING charge! How can first time offenders better themselves? It appears that the government wants to make sure that you not only pay court costs, fees, etc, but they want to make sure you STAY DOWN. This increases their chances of you getting in trouble and doing something illegal to make money for life, and increases their chances to milk you for more money if and when you get caught again.

    Ridiculous, if you ask me. Robert Half, International will hire people with DUI and DWI charges, but nothing else! How stupid is that!?!

    I'm in shock at our legal system.

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    Default Re: Possession of < 2oz. of Marijuana in Texas

    By chance how did that work out for you?

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