Criminal Trials, Hearings I got an MIP of tobacco and I’m turning 18 in 10 days

[Dlopez]

Jurisdiction

Texas

Is there a chance that the charges will be dismissed? And also, what determines the how much the fine is going to be?

 

[mightymoose]

Yes there is a chance... An even better chance if you have an otherwise clean record.

 

[Highwayman]

There is always a chance it will be dismissed. I don't see your being so close to 18 as being anything that will help you.

 

[army judge]

Is there a chance that the charges will be dismissed? And also, what determines the how much the fine is going to be?

In some counties, maybe - Harris, Bexar, Tarrant, Dallas, Travis; usually.

El Paso County is a very unusual place.

They really love money, and money can set a monkey free.

If you've been a good little minor, you might get a pass when you become a major.

 

[zddoodah]

Is there a chance that the charges will be dismissed?

In the abstract, virtually anything is possible. However, if you committed a crime, why would the prosecutor dismiss the charges?

what determines the how much the fine is going to be?

The applicable law. I suggest you discuss this with your parents and a criminal defense attorney.

 

[leslie82]

Is there a chance that the charges will be dismissed? And also, what determines the how much the fine is going to be?

Why didn't you just wait 10 days?

 

[adjusterjack]

Why be stupid enough to use tobacco in the first place?