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Being a 1st offense what is it that hiring a DWI lawyer can help with? Do you help keep the fine lower, no probation time? what is it that you help the defendant keep from punishment wise?
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answered on Jul 3, 2017
I recommend that you read over the DIC paperwork that is acting as your temporary driving permit if you do not hire lawyer asap. You have the ability to prevent the suspension of your drivers license if you hire a lawyer to request an ALR hearing within 15 days of your arrest date. That hearing is... View More 
In 2002 I was charged and plead guilty to a domestic violence misdemeanor. Can another DV charge in 2017 be a felony?
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answered on Jun 8, 2017
Unfortunately, the State may use a 2002 domestic violence conviction to enhance a subsequent domestic charge to a felony. It would be important to confirm that the 2002 conviction had an affirmative finding of domestic violence by the court. That is done by pulling the court judgment of the 2002... View More
She said I slurred speech mind u jus woke and she said my car smelled like alcohol and I told her it was my friend in the car that had been drinking till 5 am she started the field test and I told her I wasn't taking any test and had nothing else to say and to put me in the car that's all... View More
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answered on May 31, 2017
You are presumed to be innocent! Nevertheless, you are not providing enough information to answer your question. Thus, you should hire a DWI lawyer to try to "beat" your case and save your driver's license. Please keep in mind that a person only has 15 days to inform DPS that you are... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2017
You will be representing yourself or hiring someone to represent you.
How much jail time is he looking at and is there anything a lawyer can do to keep him out of jail???
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answered on Apr 4, 2017
The answer depends on whether he was convicted of the December DWI before he was arrested for the DWI with a child passenger. Typically, a first DWI with no prior convictions does not get assessed any jail time with probation. Similarly, the state jail felony charge of DWI with a child passenger... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2017
Please contact his lawyer because it is common that the court applies no contact conditions in addition to the protective order to those that are accused of family violence assaults.
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answered on Mar 4, 2017
You should go to the county where you were arrested and ask for your criminal record. Please note that a criminal conviction DOES NOT come off your record after 7 years. A lot of people believe that it is like their credit report.
Both our parents agreed to our relationship .
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answered on Feb 14, 2017
Yes, he should hire or at the very least consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
First DUI @ 18 (CA), 2nd @ 50 (CA), and 3rd @ 60 (TX). However, my 3rd I was driving a commercial vehicle. I know it is three crimes but would the time between them have an effect on the judges decision? What kind of consequences will I most likely face due to previous crimes?
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answered on Feb 9, 2017
You are facing 2-10 years in prison. If you are offered probation that will include a minimum 10 days in jail. Your drivers license will also be suspended and you willl not be eligible to get an occupational or hardship license for a fulll year after your conviction.
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answered on Feb 1, 2017
In Harris County, Texas your arrest for theft is a public record despite a conviction. Even if your case is eventually dismissed it continues to be a public record unless you get it expunged. Please note that an expungement is separate matter.
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answered on Jan 6, 2017
The range of punishment for a state jail felony is 180 days to 2 years. http://www.martinezlawhouston.com/
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answered on Dec 21, 2016
Yes, a DWI with a child passenger is a state jail felony.
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answered on Dec 15, 2016
The maximum punishment for a 2nd DWI is one year in the county jail.
He has been accused of aggervated sexual assault but no indictment or formal charges in jail 145 days
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answered on Dec 13, 2016
No, a conviction is required for that to happen. Nevertheless, the court may impose bond conditions. Either ask his lawyer what is occurring or hire one if you have not already.
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answered on Dec 9, 2016
No, even if all the procedures were followed and the machine was working properly all that means is that was your breath/alcohol level was at that amount at the time of testing not at the time of driving. Please keep in mind that the machine has an acceptable error rate as well. There are many ways... View More
My husband was charged for assaulting me in December 2014. I tried to tell the DA I did not want to proceed with charges. In May 2016 my husband took a plea bargain for the charge because they said they have witness statements and my personal statement.
I want to just turn myself in and... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2016
You should hire a lawyer to advise you because it is unlikely that the charges will be reversed based on your new position.. The lawyer would need to investigate and talk to all the witnesses to properly advise you. More importantly, what you are considering is a jailable offense.
When I got to the station my hands swelled up from the cuffs and my blood pressure went up sky high - on site medics said I needed to go to the hospital. I spent a few hours at the hospital and then was released and came home. I was never booked at the station - what happens now?
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answered on Nov 22, 2016
You should be aware that a warrant for your arrest may be issued in the future. You should contact a bonding company to make a non arrest bond in the event a warrant is issued.
He signed for 6 years probation for a previous case and caught a family violence felony. At court they offered him 5 years and he denied it. He was set for a probation hearing in 20 days but changed his mind and wants to take the plea. Can his lawyer put him back on the docket before his hearing so... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2016
Possibly...their lawyer should be contacted immediately to notify them of his new decision. The prosecutor may or may not extend the offer again. Also, even if an agreement is reached the court must accept everything.
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answered on Nov 8, 2016
The short answer is no...however, practically speaking when someone does that they are likely to be arrested. This keeps the State from collecting potentially damaging evidence. Luckily, we still have the right to refuse to cooperate with any investigation against us!
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