It's a possession of marijuana under 2 ounces charge and I spent 6 days in jail
answered on Jan 3, 2022
Yes, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to obtain the best possible outcome in your case.
answered on Jan 3, 2022
In Texas, there is no statute of limitations for indecency with a child, sexual assault, or rape of a victim who is a child.
My son’s grandma (not my mom) was recently arrested for “forgery of a financial instrument >2500<30k, ENH IAT.” It was some sort of government document but I can’t see what exactly it was. It’s listed as a third degree felony on her arraignment public record. She has 5 prior... View More 
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Your son's grandma should hire a criminal defense attorney to review her case to determine the best possible outcome as she could be enhanced, meaning given a heavier sentence, if she is a repeat or habitual offender (two prior TDC trips). Under the scenario you provided, it is possible for... View More
MY BROTHER hit a cop car in Texas and was caught with cbd gummies. He refused a breathalyzer. The dui was placed under a misdemeanor while they were awaiting results from the lab over the cbd. The lab couldn't test the cbd and because so, they decided to up the dui to a felony because they... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2021
In order for the State to charge your brother with a felony DWI in Texas, your brother would have to be charged with a third DWI offense, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, or a DWI with a Minor under 15. You should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the facts and evidence of... View More
If someone applied for unemployment last year and put an incorrect reason for losing job on application and received regular unemployment benefits then was automatically enrolled in temporary pua benefits when regular benefits ended, receiving a total of $11,000 from unemployment would that... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2021
The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) provides for administrative, civil action, and criminal penalties for fraudulent misrepresentation. However, during 2020, nine individuals were indicted for Felony Theft of Unemployment benefits, namely Class A misdemeanors and state jail felonies, but... View More
In my property can I press charges against them for assault and the cops said I can’t arrested them because you invited them but I only invited one person
answered on Dec 8, 2021
Although you challenged the assailant to a fight and there is a "Consent as Defense to Assaultive Conduct" defense in Texas, Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 22.06, in this case, it appears that you did not consent to fight any other person and the additional parties involved exceeded the... View More
Indictment doesn't match the complaint. Certain things that were voted on was changed by the A.D.A...
answered on Dec 5, 2021
In Texas, Articles 28.10 and 28.11 provide the State with the opportunity to amend an indictment.
answered on Dec 2, 2021
The statute of limitations for felony drug possession in Texas is three years from the date on which the offense was committed in Texas.
Yes I did grab coffee pot without thought I had bruise on my face and he a gash on his head. My leg is hurt . I lost my job behind this my boss reported incident to big boss but nothing was done ...even still customer allowed to return. Feel like I have no rights I get harassed and he gets file... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2021
You should hire a criminal defense attorney to defend you in this matter. From your statement, you may a have a valid argument for self-defense.
I committed a crime against someone a couple of months ago. They have just today found out and I am being blackmailed to pay $1000 in split payments of $100 over time or else I will be turned into the police. What can I do?
answered on Dec 1, 2021
Keep a record of the messages, if any are available, in the event the other person does report it to the police. You should not make any incriminating statements online or any other forum, as your defense counsel if the prosecutor decides to file charges, will defend you in this matter.
I was wanting to own a handgun
answered on Nov 30, 2021
It will depend on whether your case was dismissed or if you received deferred adjudication, waiting period, the type of offense, and criminal history to determine if you are eligible for an expunction or non-disclosure in Texas.
does my previous
Charge give the officer probable cause to search my vechicle this time
answered on Nov 28, 2021
Police may search a vehicle if there is probable cause to believe that the car contains evidence of criminal activity, exigent circumstances, or contraband in plain view, but cannot simply search your vehicle because you have a past drug charge. For example, if a car interior smells like marijuana,... View More
He has threatened me twice before this incident
answered on Nov 26, 2021
Texas is a stand your ground state. Under the castle doctrine, self-defense can be invoked in the defense of property. In some cases, deadly force may be justified to defend property. It is important to note that the use of force must be reasonably necessary and the other person was not provoked.... View More
Is that grounds for probable cause to search and during an unconsented search can they snap their fingers and get the dog to jump inside the car thru the window?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
In short, yes. You can be charged with eluding if you willfully fail or refuse to bring your vehicle to a stop; or flee or attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible cue from the officer to stop. However, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the... View More
Their fingers and get the dog to jump thru your car window 4 times?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
In short, yes. You can be charged with eluding if you willfully fail or refuse to bring your vehicle to a stop; or flee or attempt to elude a pursuing police vehicle when given a visual or audible cue from the officer to stop. However, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the... View More
I have to report as if I am already on probation. I am not guilty for the charge. I did not have counsel at the time and during the arraignment, that judge didn't give it hand that out. I am innocent so I don't feel like this right anyway.
answered on Nov 22, 2021
The judge set bail conditions based on your background, criminal history, the severity of the offense, community ties, etc. Once you hire an attorney, your attorney can approach the judge to amend conditions.
sold the property can i still be sentence and they had no one fix it they did themself thr same daY
answered on Nov 21, 2021
Yes, the criminal mischief charge will remain until disposition. Generally, in a plea agreement for dismissal or the like, the prosecutor will ask for restitution. The fact that the property has been sold may have some bearing depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.
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