How a Possession of Marijuana in Austin TX can Suspend your License Forever -- and How to Avoid It.

New laws are being enacted every year, and many are tailored to punishing 'criminals' in creative and illogical ways.  I use 'quotations' over 'criminals' because this article is about Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana in Texas; and since 10+ states have now either legalized Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, or decriminalized the possession of marijuana.

In Texas, a conviction for Possession of Marijuana (POM) will remain on your criminal record forever, unless the offense is pardoned by the Governor.  There is no right in Texas to Expunge a conviction.  But aside from the potential hardships incurred from a conviction for POM, there is another penalty: a Suspended Driver's License.

Texas DPS will Suspend your Texas Driver's License for SIX MONTHS if you are convicted of POM.  And what's worse, the suspension will last MORE than six months, possibly indefinitely, unless you take the 15 hour Drug Offender Education Program.  once that class is taken, DPS will release the hold on your license, and you will then be eligible for reinstatement (after of course paying close to $135 in DPS reinstatement fees).

While it seems minor (and the country in general seems to agree that Possession of Marijuana for personal use IS minor), a conviction can be costly.  If you have a pending POM, call us for a Free Phone Consultation to discuss how to possibly avoid a conviction on your record, and avoid fees and license suspensions.