With no citation or arrest documents, is it possible for me to face charges/be jailed?

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With no citation or arrest documents, is it possible for me to face charges/be jailed?

One gram of marijuana; no documents with my signature on it. Could this be possibly dropped or waived? I was pulled over and detained by an officer that viewed me purchasing marijuana from a dealer under surveillance. When asked permission to search my car I simply handed him the tiny amount cooperatively and assisted him in all questions relating to the dealer. I never signed anything and after the confiscation and my assistance he released me. I specifically asked him “Am I being arrested or charged with anything Officer?” and he said no but that he had to submit his police report anyway and that the rest of it was in the D.A.’s hands.

Asked on November 4, 2011 under Criminal Law, Texas

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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you have not yet been cited to appear in court or served with an arrest warrant the chances for you being arrested for what you have written is not very likely but there is still the possibility that it may happen. The good thing for you is that the amount of marijuana was not a significant amount.

If you have some concerns about the chances of you being arrested for the incident that you have written about you might wish to consult with a criminal defense attorney experienced in defending controlled substance cases in the county where you live.


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