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[dicion]

I'd fight it in court...
... but that's just me ;)

I like to fight everything in court.

Perhaps that's why I'm on a pre-paid legal plan, and no convictions on any tickets I've received in the past 10 years

Then again, I work in some secure positions that require some clearances and such (Just found out I might be getting the dreaded TWIC Card soon, add it to the pile), so ANY mark, or combination of a few small ones on my record could possibly cost me my job.
Decided long ago that keeping a Lawyer handy was in the best interest of my staying employed and receiving income

[seamusTX]

You can almost always beat these class C nuisance citations, but the various pipers have to be paid. Traffic tickets cost at least $300 now.

The "drug paraphernalia" law is so vague that it would have been declared unconstitutional years ago if anyone had fought it on appeal. Matches, lighters, soda straws, and spoons could be considered drug paraphernalia.

Anyway, if you see the police at your door, slip out and shut it behind you.

- Jim

[Bob in Big D]

CHL or No CHL I would fight it because if some future employer does a seach and up pops this illegal paraphinaila "ticket". It could keep you from getting a good job. Just my .02.
Bob

[seamusTX]

I don't know how these things work nowadays in Texas, but back when a certain youngster got into trouble occasionally, the judge would dismiss first offenses if I just showed up and looked respectable. It was a lot cheaper than getting a lawyer.

Also, if you can keep getting them dismissed, the next one is still a first offense.

- Jim

[gigag04]

If it has ever been used for an illegal purpose than it will always be good for a paraphernalia charge.

If you're smoking tobacco through a bong but once used it for weed, a long time ago. For example....

[cheezit]

sence when did a hooka become a class c ?

[Beiruty]

what about water pipe, the hooka? I just used one yesterday at state park. My wife and I had few sweet tabbaco puffs.

[RPB]

You can almost always beat these class C nuisance citations, but the various pipers have to be paid. Traffic tickets cost at least $300 now.

The "drug paraphernalia" law is so vague that it would have been declared unconstitutional years ago if anyone had fought it on appeal. Matches, lighters, soda straws, and spoons could be considered drug paraphernalia.

Anyway, if you see the police at your door, slip out and shut it behind you.

- Jim

As my ex-brother-in law said ...

"I was on COPS twice on TV, the first time when a burglar ran through my back yard while I was barbecuing.
The SECOND time ... well, ... next time I'll run faster, ... those darn police dogs ...

(He was kidding)

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I've never used a bong or waterpipe; corn cob pipes are cheaper and less suspicious for tobacco users, and why create suspicions? (admittedly I don't know much about those devices, if they are better at filtering out tar or safer or whatever, but that's my take on it) .... "abstain from all appearance of evil ...... "live above suspicion" etc etc etc.

[Charles L. Cotton]

this thread has faded for a while but i have come to think that whenever i go to renew my CHL in 2015(?) will i need to have a certified copy stating that this charge was dismissed? there was no arrest, so im not sure if i will need to send in a CERT copy stating that my deferred was completed and charges dismissed with my 2015 application.... it was a class C. i am wanting to go ahead and get the certified copy now because i dont plan on living in this same town in 2015 and i can just keep it on file.


and btw i also had 2 arrest in my life which where class C and the DPS wanted CERT copies of them for my original license, whenever i renew will i have to send them ANOTHER Certified copy of these two proirs or do they keep those things on file in austin?

You only have to report once, so you will not be asked to provide documentation for renewal. Unless the rules change in the next five years, you don't even have to list it on your application for renewal.

Chas.