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So my older kid (18) fucked up last night. Long story short gets pulled over and allegedly has a small bag of dope with him, plus a couple other charges related to the stop. Gets to spend the night cooling off in jail. This is where I need some help and I guess maybe an attorney referral if anyone practices or has connections in the metroplex. Any other advice appreciated. This is all his first offense.

 

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I assume "dope" means devils lettuce?

As a youthful first offender, I think chances are excellent he gets deferred adjudication that may be expunged if he successfully completes it.

I don't think it's going to take Dick DeGuerin or Rusty Hardin to obtain such a resolution.

Clint Broden is a guy I know, but he's become something of a superstar and this might be below his radar and he's probably pretty expensive.

Buck Johnson I think is a pretty good more workaday lawyer.

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Thanks sir, I’ve got a couple of good local referrals as well

14 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

I assume "dope" means devils lettuce?

As a youthful first offender, I think chances are excellent he gets deferred adjudication that may be expunged if he successfully completes it.

I don't think it's going to take Dick DeGuerin or Rusty Hardin to obtain such a resolution.

Clint Broden is a guy I know, but he's become something of a superstar and this might be below his radar and he's probably pretty expensive.

Buck Johnson I think is a pretty good more workaday lawyer.

If it PG2 it’s probably THC and the kid might get better than deferred adjudication, which is NOT expungeable

33 minutes ago, South Austin said:

I'm sorry . . . second degree felony . . . for dope?

I think the concentrations in vape pens come with a pretty hefty penalty actually. I don’t have the issue anymore but my oldest son (I actually have 3 sons, 2 still live with me) was vaping a lot during Covid and it was bad enough I tried that scare tactic / at least warn him not to have it on him while in a car. Seems really odd to have that high of a penalty. But it’s there.

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Good luck to the kid.  Hope he can get a deal. 

I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe consider putting the system on trial?

1 hour ago, ROFL BOX said:

Apparently nobody here DOES know Betty Blackwell?

 

She's gotta be dead considering the age of those commercials. Also no one on TV does what you're looking for 

20 minutes ago, UTPhil2006 said:

She's gotta be dead considering the age of those commercials. Also no one on TV does what you're looking for 

Apparently she ditched the hat!

Ms. Betty Blackwell

 Eligible to Practice in Texas

Bar Card Number: 12779300
TX License Date: 11/24/1980

Primary Practice Location: Austin , Texas

1306 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701-1722

https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Find_A_Lawyer&template=/Customsource/MemberDirectory/MemberDirectoryDetail.cfm&ContactID=177251

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7 hours ago, Gatorubet said:

I’m sorry to hear that. Maybe consider putting the system on trial?

You're out of order!

  • 2 weeks later...
If it PG2 it’s probably THC and the kid might get better than deferred adjudication, which is NOT expungeable

THC concentrate is listed as PG 2A though, isn’t it?

To the OP, what county was he arrested in? I know you said DFW area, but which one specifically?
  • 3 weeks later...

Any surly lawyers in TX (I live in Austin but can do virtual) want to help update will? DM me if so, rather keep it in dysfunctional Surly family.

Thanks

 

On 8/12/2025 at 4:11 AM, scottsins said:

which one specifically?

I was told by my buddy down in Austin when I was going through divorce 2 that Denton County is best approached by someone from there. I heeded this advice. 

Yeah the one thing that the kids do not realize is that THC vape pen, is the criminal equivalent of carrying around 5 pounds of weed.  Or at least it used to be, from my recollection. Which is fucking crazy! But my policy has always been, if you are going to break the law... it's good to know the penalties. 

OP sorry about your son's situation. Probably good advice on a local attorney with contacts.

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