Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 102.0179 – Fine for Certain Drug and Texas Controlled Substance Act Convictions
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In this article, “convicted” includes an adjudication under juvenile proceedings.
(b) In addition to any other fees and fines imposed under this subchapter, a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor drug offense as defined by § 521.371, Transportation Code, whose driver’s license is not suspended under § 521.372, Transportation Code, as a result of that conviction, shall pay a fine of $100.
Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 102.0179
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(c) The court shall waive imposition of a fine under this article if the defendant’s driver’s license is suspended under § 521.372, Transportation Code, or under another provision of that code as a result of the conviction of:
(1) an offense described by § 521.372(a), Transportation Code; or
(2) another offense arising from the same criminal episode.
(d) A fine imposed under this article is due regardless of whether the defendant is granted community supervision in the case. The court shall collect the fine under this article in the same manner as court costs are collected in the case.
(e) A fine collected under this article shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas mobility fund.