When you are on deferred adjudication probation, you are subject to the conditions recommended by the probation department and approved by the judge of your court. An experienced criminal defense attorney may seek to amend these conditions or apply for early release. Call a local attorney for a... View More

You may obtain some public records through a public information act request. However, the police and district attorney are not required to provide information that could compromise an ongoing investigation or prosecution. In some counties, there are open file policies and all criminal... View More

An officer can search your vehicle with your consent, probable cause you committed an offense in his presence, a search warrant, or certain exigent circumstances. If your vehicle was searched illegally, an experienced criminal defense attorney can file to have any contraband located during the... View More

If you were arrested for public intoxication and charged with the Class C Misdemeanor, you will want to speak with a local criminal defense attorney about representation. The municipal court can be tricky to maneuver if you do to have experience negotiating with prosecutions, understanding the... View More

Upon arrest for a criminal offense, an officer can hold and book into property personal belongings on your person or within your immediate reach, anywhere contraband is locating, or property you consent to. This can include purses, wallets, bags, etc. Once this property is booked into the jail,... View More

Whether you are eligible to leave the county, state or country, is dependent upon your probation, parole or reporting conditions. Theft under $1,500 is generally a misdemeanor offense unless you have prior theft convictions which enhance you to a felony. Some Theft by Check cases are considered... View More

There are public records available online or with the District and County Clerk in the location you need them. District clerk is for felony cases. County clerk is for misdemeanor cases. If your uncle needs to challenge his conviction or sentence through appeal or post-conviction writ, contact an... View More

You need to hire an experienced DWI criminal defense attorney immediately. The maximum jail time for a first DWI is 180 days. The maximum jail time for a DWI with BAC > .15 after September 1, 2011, is 1 year. There is no reason your friend should receive the maximum punishment. Unless you are... View More

If you are looking to reinstate a Hawaii drivers license, then you will need to check with an attorney licensed to practice law in Hawaii. If you are looking to obtain a Texas drivers license, then contact an attorney who can make sure your surcharges are paid, suspensions lifted, and DUI properly... View More

In Texas a DUI is only for persons under the age of 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system. DWI is for all persons who drive while intoxicated. Only certain DWI dispositions come with a license suspension, though your license can be suspended for refusing to provide a sample of... View More

These are the basic requirements for a CDL in Texas http://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/CDL-4.pdf. There may additional discretionary factors considered in eligibly, for example a DWI. It is possible to obtain a CDL in Texas with a criminal history. The exact disposition of your case is... View More

A DUI in Texas is for persons under the age of 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system. A DWI in Texas is for person of any age who are driving while intoxicated. DWIs can be misdemeanors or felonies depending upon the facts and your history. Regardless, if your case is already... View More

The judge may require interlock on any vehicle your husband operates, regardless of who else operates it. If your husband is not driving, he can submit an affidavit of No Driving and the interlock may be removed from your vehicle and free for you to use at will. Also, your husband may be eligible... View More

If you were 17 years of age when you committed an offense, then you are considered an adult for purposes of criminal liability. Even though you are a "minor" in terms of voting, finances, parenting, etc, you are an adult in the criminal justice system. As such, even a DUI conviction... View More

You will need to call a criminal defense attorney immediately. If you went to the penitentiary for the most recent DWI, you could now be facing a Habitual Charge. This is 25 years to 99 years or life and up to a $10,000. It is very important that you have a criminal defense attorney who regularly... View More

If you are a convicted felon, you are not eligible for probation. However, a prosecutor may, in their discretion, choose to offer you probation anyways. That is one reason it is so important to find and hire a criminal defense attorney who has experience as a criminal prosecutor. Call for a free... View More

Two jurisdictional priors in a DWI-Felony Repetition indictment are elements of the offense and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt to the judge or jury unless plead to. If you are facing felony indictment, you will need to contact an experienced DWI attorney as soon as possible. Good luck!

A DUI, Driving Under the Influence, conviction can be harmful to your record. The offense means you were under the age of 21 (legal drinking age in Texas) and had any detectable amount of alcohol in your system at the time of driving. This type of conviction is harmful to your record and can be... View More

I believe you are referring to the Ethan Couch juvenile Intoxication Manslaughter case in Fort Worth. The defense is that cause for mitigation was "Affluenza" and was effective in getting the defendant probation for the deaths of four individuals. If you are facing a DWI, you will want... View More

Only a final conviction for a DWI can be considered a "jurisdiction prior" to enhance her to a DWI Misdemeanor Repetition or a DWI Felony - Repetition. Because she is not currently convicted of her Arkansas DWI, it cannot be used to enhance her. It can, however, be used as punishment... View More