Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 42A.409: COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR ENHANCED PUBLIC INTOXICATION OFFENSE
What this law says, in plain English
A court may suspend sentencing and place a defendant convicted of enhanced Class C misdemeanor public intoxication on community supervision if the court finds it beneficial. Community supervision requires addiction testing, psychological assessment, and treatment participation if needed.
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