Attorney educates students on alcohol-related issues
By: Marie Leonard
Issue date: 2/26/09 Section: News
Another big topic of discussion dealt with the possession of marijuana. "If you've got four people in the car and one joint, chances are there are going to be four arrests," Fleming said. If found guilty for possession of marijuana there is a possible jail sentence of up to six months and a fine up to $2,000.
"If marijuana is in that car, you can go to jail. Even if you don't know it's there, if you are within reach of it you can still be prosecuted," Pattillo said. Whether or not the defendant receives a fine or jail senc amount and category of the discovered substance.
Family violence and assault cases are also handled by the County Attorney's office. Citizens may file for a protective order through the Court. "You don't have to be married to obtain a protective order," Fleming said. "You just need the facts to support it."
Before ending the presentation Fleming and Pattillo wanted to get across the point that the County Attorney and police officers of Nacogdoches are here to help students. "We wanted to demystify who our office is and what we do," said Fleming. "We want to do our jobs in a way that protects you and protects our loved ones." "We're not here to tell you not to go out and party, we're just telling you to be safe," Pattillo said. "Call Driving Jacks, call your friends, call someone."
mleonard@thepinelog.com
"If marijuana is in that car, you can go to jail. Even if you don't know it's there, if you are within reach of it you can still be prosecuted," Pattillo said. Whether or not the defendant receives a fine or jail senc amount and category of the discovered substance.
Family violence and assault cases are also handled by the County Attorney's office. Citizens may file for a protective order through the Court. "You don't have to be married to obtain a protective order," Fleming said. "You just need the facts to support it."
Before ending the presentation Fleming and Pattillo wanted to get across the point that the County Attorney and police officers of Nacogdoches are here to help students. "We wanted to demystify who our office is and what we do," said Fleming. "We want to do our jobs in a way that protects you and protects our loved ones." "We're not here to tell you not to go out and party, we're just telling you to be safe," Pattillo said. "Call Driving Jacks, call your friends, call someone."
mleonard@thepinelog.com
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