answered on Jul 16, 2019
Usually, the prosecutors in Bell County will offer defer probation.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Yes and no. It depends on the amount of THC in the oil.
As finally passed, HB 1325 distinguishes between (now legal) hemp and (still illegal) marijuana. Both terms reference the same plant—Cannabis sativa L.—with the sole difference being THC content. Specifically, “hemp” is defined... View More 
For fel pos<50 his lawyer has failed at responding to me or him what do I do now
answered on Apr 22, 2019
He will be given time served for any misdemeanor 's hold in Bell County once the felony is completed.
He told me it was probably nothing and there is no arrest warrant.
answered on Apr 16, 2019
You should contact and attorney to go with you.
The nothing must be something because law personnel don't look into nothing.
I want them to plea bargain down to misdeamenor. It was enhanced due to prior Theft by check charges from about 15 years ago. I was at Walmart and did the self check out and forgot to ring up $103 worth of merchandise which it was a total accident. I paid over $200 and thought I had rang up... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Information is too vague. More details would be helpful.
answered on Apr 12, 2019
Did the officer have a search warrant? If yes, parental consent is not necessary. More information would be helpful for a fuller answer.
My boyfriend is on straight probation in Texas that was transferred to Louisiana. He recently picked up new felony charges in Louisiana; he has a bond set, but cannot bond out because of the probation hold in Texas. Texas has already filed a motion to revoke probation and issued a capias warrant... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
He can post bond on Louisiana charge, however, he won't get release from jail.
He is on hold for Texas and either must post bond for Texas case or waiting until Texas pick him up.
In most cases, the other state has 10 days to pickup inmate or they will be release.
the same my son got punished went to a detention center while there the city police came and arrested him for criminal mischief the other student received nothing can the state pick it up can the state prosecute him as an adult in Texas
answered on Nov 20, 2018
Yes, a 17-year-old can be prosecutor as an adult in Texas.
If he can prove the other student broke his calculator, he has a good chance for dismissal.
I advise hiring attorney to protect his rights.
The 17 year old threw the first punch and assulted the 22 year old.
answered on May 31, 2018
If case is in Bell County, give me a call 254-634-2587.
answered on May 21, 2018
My fee for misdemeanor case in Bell County is $750 to work out a plea agreement. Trial fee is $3,000. Offer good until 12 noon Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
answered on May 15, 2018
Unless the prosecutor has another key witness, the case could be dismissed once the prosecutor is informed of death. I recommend you hire a lawyer.
I made an appointment to talk with them should I take a lawyer? It is regarding a claim that he touched a 6 year old sexually.
answered on May 10, 2018
Yes, you should take a lawyer or cancel the appointment. Whatever you or your son say to police will be use against him if charge or charges are filed. Polices don't talk to accused except to collect evidence of crime.
He was involved with several boys who are accused of bullying another boy in the gym locker room.
answered on Apr 24, 2018
Yes, if a petition has been filed in juvenile court, the child must be represented by an attorney.
answered on Apr 14, 2018
A Homeland Security check will probably deny any attempt to fly.
You will be arrested if stopped by law enforcement.
Not sure whether Homeland Security will make an arrest.
the state dismissed case I need the state records and the feds picked up case Again I am trying to get the STATE docs that were dismissed and my attorney is retired??
answered on Apr 13, 2018
You should call, visit or go to Travis County District Clerk's website and request a copy of your dismissal order.
The crime did occur and my name was brought up due to the fact that I knew about the crime being planned.
answered on Apr 13, 2018
First, you should give no statement to any law enforcement officer without an attorney.
You should not be charged unless you actively participated in the planning and assisted in some way.
False allegation on sexual assault of child. She claims from 3 yrs ago. She's now 18. Warrant issued in Kaufman co.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
A person can be arrested anywhere the person is found.
I got stopped for expired tags, my car smelled like weed, no drugs were in the car he searched the car for weed but found handicap placard in window i had dropped my mom off and still had it hanging as i was driving. (Its registered in my mother’s name) i got a charged with counterfeit placard... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
It sounds like the officer was disappointed in finding some weed to charge you with. Having a handicap stick inside the car and not displayed isn't illegal.
You should hire a lawyer.
My spouse took some money($2300) from the account of her former husband because he is owing her a large sum of money. This account used to be a joint account but he had taken her name of the account recently. He later came to the apartment and hit my wife several times luckily she was able called... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
If she has no notice that her name was removed from the account, no charges should be filed against her. Assault on a family member or household member is a Class A misdemeanor in Texas with a punishment up to 1 year in jail and a fine up to $4,000 or probation up to 2 years.
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