Asked 5/20/2016 – Pearland, TX

I was recently pulled over for a traffic violation and the police searched my vehicle and found a grinder and a pipe. I received a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. When I called the judge office they informed me that my two options are to pay the $500 ticket or contest it.

Answer

This is a class c misdemeanor, punishable by fine only (max $500). A local attorney can advise you if setting this matter on the contested docket would be advantageous.