La Porte, TX asked in Criminal Law and Immigration Law for Texas

Q: I am 17, a citizen of the United States, I have a pending charge for possesion of paraphernalia, can i re enter the u.s?

i received a misdemeanor charge for possession of drug paraphernalia. my family is planning a trip to Mexico, will i be able to enter Mexico and re-enter the u.s? I am 17 years old, and also a citizen of the u.s

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Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Take care of your criminal case before you go. If you are a citizen you can reenter

John Cucci Jr.
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: The only way you will have an issue upon re-entry is if you have a warrant. If you are out on bond or there has been no bond established, you are ok. If you fail to appear for court and have an active warrant when you re-enter, you will have a problem.

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