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this would be DWI #4, the police say they have a witness, but I know the guy and he is on so much prescription medication he could barely talk(on the 9-11 tape)
answered on Jun 26, 2014
You can never predict what a jury will do. Your attorney should evaluate the strength of the case and make a recommendation.
My friend is in Chambers County Jail on a possession charge of less than one gram (state jail felony). He's also being held on a motion to revoke for a possession charge in Harris County (state jail felony). Can he resolve the probation issue before pleading to the new charge or must the new... View More 
answered on Jun 26, 2014
Generally, the new charge will be resolved first. Especially, if the new charge is the basis for the motion to revoke. He should have an attorney to address each issue.
answered on Jun 26, 2014
It sounds like the charges have been dismissed, so yes, that part is over. However, you still need to pursue an expunction so that this incident does not show up on background checks.
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