Minor Tobacco Possession Charges

Summary

The user, Joseph, was charged with minor in possession of tobacco in Texas in 1998. He recently received a letter to appear in court. The user was a minor at the time of the charge and is currently 41 years old. The statute of limitations for such a charge in Texas is generally 2 years, but exceptions may apply. The user is seeking assistance in finding a lawyer for his case.

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In * i was charged with minor in possession of tobacco.
In which state were you charged, Joseph? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Texas
What is the current status of your case?
Just got a letter to appear in court Nov *
What is the reason stated in the letter for your court appearance?
It's to my parents or legal guardian to personally appear and bringminor child (me)
What is the specific charge mentioned in the court letter? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
No charge mentioned on letter
What is the name of the court you are supposed to appear in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Municipal Court of Tyler
What is your age currently, Joseph?
In Texas, the legal age to possess tobacco is *. If you were a minor in *, you might have violated this law.

Municipal Court of Tyler


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX *
Website: www.cityoftyler.org
No limitation on how long
What is your current age, Joseph? This will help me understand if the statute of limitations applies to your case.
*
What is the exact date of your birth? This will help me determine if you were a minor at the time of the charge.
*
What is the exact date you were charged with minor in possession of tobacco in *?
Says *-*-*
What is the exact date of your birth in *? This will help me determine if you were a minor at the time of the charge.
*-*
What is the exact date mentioned in the letter for your court appearance?
No date mentioned in letter. I looked it up on line to get the information
What information did you find online about your court appearance?
November *
Do you have legal representation for your upcoming court appearance?
In Texas, the statute of limitations for minor in possession of tobacco is generally 2 years. However, exceptions may apply.
No
Would you like assistance in finding a lawyer for your case?
Yes
What type of lawyer are you looking for?
Not sure
What is your location? This will help me find a lawyer near you.