Tag: misdemeanors

Ticket For Possession Of Marijuana & Do I Need a Lawyer?

Mai Nguyen Esq.
March 18, 2019

I was given a ticket for a Possession of Marijuana offense and never went to jail.  Do I still need a lawyer? The short and simple answer to that question is “yes”.  In recent years, some Texas cities have implemented “cite and release” programs for possession of marijuana offenses when the amount in possession is […]

Misdemeanors vs. Felonies

Mai Nguyen Esq.
March 5, 2019

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Texas, your biggest concern may be the punishment associated with your criminal charge.  In Texas, crimes are grouped into two categories depending on the seriousness of the crime: misdemeanors and felonies.  Misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies; therefore, the punishment that can be imposed […]