Asked 8/17/2016 – Beaumont, TX

I was recently charged with a felony for the possession of a controlled substance. I was not charged with intent to distribute or anything of that nature. It was solely possession of the drug. I was reading the TWIC guidelines and it states that if a person is under indictment for possession with intent to sell they are ineligible. Since I am not being charged with a intent to sell would I still be eligible for the TWIC? I just need a clear answer. Thank you.

Answer

I understand you don’t want any further legal issues, but you can read the TWIC guidelines just like any lawyer can. If a charge of possession with intent to distribute makes you ineligible, but you are only charged with possession, then by definition, you are eligible. To make sure, however, I would go to the local agency, explain your issue and ask them this question. Posing this question to them in written form would not be a bad idea, either. Start talking with local lawyers about your possession case.