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J. Marvin Weems

  • 108 N. William St., Atlanta, TX 75551-1276

Jay D. Ransom

  • 807 W. Main St., Atlanta, TX 75551

Stephen James Frost

  • 116 W. Hiram St., Atlanta, TX 75551

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Is a conviction of truancy I received as a minor cleared when I turn eighteen?

Cynthia Russell Henley
Answered by attorney Cynthia Russell Henley (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Cynthia Henley
You probably were not convicted of truancy but instead given deferred disposition which is like probation but at the end of the probationary period after you have completed all the requirements, including community service and payment of fines and fees, the case is dismissed. You will need to check with the court in which the case was prosecuted to be certain of the actual final disposition. If instead you were actually convicted of the offense (which I highly doubt), then the conviction remains on your record. However, it is a class C misdemeanor which is equivalent to a traffic citation. Be certain that the question you are answering does not limit the offenses you must report to those which could result in jail time or are a Class B or higher offense.
You probably were not convicted of truancy but instead given deferred disposition which is like probation but at the end of the probationary period after you have completed all the requirements, including community service and payment of fines and fees, the case is dismissed. You will need to check with the court in which the case was prosecuted to be certain of the actual final disposition. If instead you were actually convicted of the offense (which I highly doubt), then the conviction remains on your record. However, it is a class C misdemeanor which is equivalent to a traffic citation. Be certain that the question you are answering does not limit the offenses you must report to those which could result in jail time or are a Class B or higher offense.
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What type of punishment do I have?

Mark R. Thiessen
Answered by attorney Mark R. Thiessen
Criminal Law lawyer at Thiessen Law Firm
You have a Class B Misdemeanor. Punishable up to 180 days in jail and a $2K fine. It could also result in the loss of your license. Better hire the best criminal lawyer you can afford. We charge around $4-5K for those cases.
You have a Class B Misdemeanor. Punishable up to 180 days in jail and a $2K fine. It could also result in the loss of your license. Better hire the best criminal lawyer you can afford. We charge around $4-5K for those cases.
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Getting off probation early

Tristan Nicolas Legrande
Answered by attorney Tristan Nicolas Legrande
Criminal Law lawyer at LeGrande Law
We can't quote prices on this forum, but it would be notably less than representation on the case from the start. Considerations include if you have completed community service hours, paid all fines, fees and restitution, if you have had issues on probation, and whether probation is holding you back. The code says the judge can grant it if it is in the best interest of the defendant and society.
We can't quote prices on this forum, but it would be notably less than representation on the case from the start. Considerations include if you have completed community service hours, paid all fines, fees and restitution, if you have had issues on probation, and whether probation is holding you back. The code says the judge can grant it if it is in the best interest of the defendant and society.
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