Fort Worth, TX asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Texas

Q: I got charged with burglary of habitation with intent to harm but the police report says something that didn't happen

I caught the guy i been dating cheating went to the house he open the door and let me in and the girl assaulted me and the police report told a complete lie and stated things that never happen so they could charge me with burglary of habitation with intent to harm I went to the hospital for a injury nobody else did

2 Lawyer Answers

A: You should hire a criminal defense attorney to prove what actually happened to secure a not guilty verdict or, better yet, a dismissal.

A: Retain a lawyer to assist telling your side. You lawyer may be able to prepare a grand jury packet.

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