PI in Travis County

[txguy72]

What is the name of your state? TX

Last night I was out on 6th street with some friends. Later in the night we decided to walk down the street and get a late dinner. On the way I got separated so I just decided to walk down to where we had decided to meet. Well, on the way there 2 officers stopped me and after a bit decided to take me in on a PI charge. My court date is on the 18th but they said I could go anytime before that so I'm going to go this Wed. and get it taken care of. I planned on pleading no contest. I was in the wrong and don't see a need in trying to get out of it since I did it. Anyhow, I think class Cs carry a 500 dollar fine and 3 months in jail. I'm worried about the jail thing. I doubt I would get any but am not sure and am a little nervous about it. Does anyone know what one generally gets in Travis County for this type of violation?

Thanks in advance,

[txguy72]

K, how about in any state? Is jail time anything I need to be worried about? Isn't a PI basically a ticket?

Thanks in advance,

[HappyHusband]

Originally Posted by txguy72

What is the name of your state? TX

Last night I was out on 6th street with some friends. Later in the night we decided to walk down the street and get a late dinner. On the way I got separated so I just decided to walk down to where we had decided to meet. Well, on the way there 2 officers stopped me and after a bit decided to take me in on a PI charge. My court date is on the 18th but they said I could go anytime before that so I'm going to go this Wed. and get it taken care of. I planned on pleading no contest. I was in the wrong and don't see a need in trying to get out of it since I did it. Anyhow, I think class Cs carry a 500 dollar fine and 3 months in jail. I'm worried about the jail thing. I doubt I would get any but am not sure and am a little nervous about it. Does anyone know what one generally gets in Travis County for this type of violation?

Thanks in advance,

Well, a quick googlie turned up this....
[url]http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/sls/FAQpi.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.bakers-legal-pages.com/pc/4902.htm[/url]

Class C misdemeanor, max fine $500.

Specifics regarding Travis county? Dunno. But I know from experience that the city police don't take kindly to speeding on 35.

[txguy72]

Thanks HH,

I had seen that but was still worried. I went this morning and wow, was I suprised. I gave my paper to the clerk and when she came back she said it was all taken care of. For some reason they credited me with 2 days in jail. I spent 6 hours so I'm not sure what happened. I didn't have to pay a fine or anything. I was so grateful and relieved. I've been a wreck all morning. All I know is I will never be that immature again. Live and learn I guess!

Thanks,