In Texas, Disorderly Conduct is a Class C misdemeanor with a $500.00 fine, no jail time, unless it involves a firearm, then it is a Class B misdemeanor, six months in county jail plus a $2000 fine.

Your daughter must take and pass a breath test in order to start the vehicle. All drivers should be trained on the operation of the device.

Your friend should hire a criminal defense attorney to review the facts, circumstances, and evidence in the case to determine the best possible outcome.

Yes, you should hire a criminal defense attorney to obtain the best possible outcome in your case.

In Texas, there is no statute of limitations for indecency with a child, sexual assault, or rape of a victim who is a child.

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

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

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

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

In Texas, Articles 28.10 and 28.11 provide the State with the opportunity to amend an indictment.

The statute of limitations for felony drug possession in Texas is three years from the date on which the offense was committed in Texas.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.