Yes, she can go work as a ADA but she cant be involved in your case,

First, law enforcement officials are allowed to lie during their investigation.

Second, a detective does not have the authority to decide whether to file charges or not. That authority rests with the district attorney.

Third, the golden rule when you may be accused of a crime is do... Read more »

In most cases, an admission of guilt is sufficient. In some cases, corroborating evidence is necessary.

It's impossible to promise you will not be arrested but here is what the law says.

Sec. 38.05 of the Texas Penal code makes it a crime to harbor a fugitive IF you have the intent to hinder the arrest of another under the authority of a warrant or capias.

If you call the... Read more »

Yes, if you are arrested for harboring a fugitive, CPS will likely take temporary possession of your child until he/she can be placed with a relative or foster family as long as you are in jail.

Yes, make a police report and see if the district attorney will accept charges ,

Unfortunately, it's impossible to give you a certain answer with just this information. If you moved away without finishing your probation, they likely filed a "Motion to Revoke Probation" if you were on straight probation or regular probation and if you were on deferred... Read more »

In Texas, if you are arrested on the warrant from a different county, the arresting county has at least 10 days to hold you if you were arrested on a "Bench Warrant" for a probation violation or similar issue. There are many different reasons that the 10 days could be extended.... Read more »

If your husband pled guilty within the past 30 days, he may be able to withdraw his plea if properly requested to the court. If his guilty plea was based on coercion, or other violation of his constitutional rights, the plea could be reversed or undone, if properly filed and pled by Motion or by... Read more »

The emergency excusing vehicle registration renewal in Texas ended April 14, 2021. If the stop occurred prior to that date, it was illegal and you should be able to get the offense dismissed.

It may help if you bring your current post-April 14 registration to demonstrate that you complied... Read more »

Yes, you can be charged, but the State must proves it’s case beyond a reasonable doubt. Under the facts as described, the State will want to prove you had possession of the car and that the substance in the ashtray meets the definition of a controlled substance whose possession is unlawful.... Read more »

You can retain a lawyer if they can be ready for trial in March. There is not a statute of limitation issue because you are charged

Yes, you can switch from a court appointed attorney to a privately retained attorney at any time as long as it does not delay the trial of your case.

The requirement of the statute of limitations was met when you were charged with the commission of a crime. The statute of limitations does... Read more »

The mixed-up lab test and results may be good news for you. This does not mean your case is going to be dismissed. However, it does show that the Lab and the Police, etc., have problems. That may turn into a win or a dismissal. There are many other factors in any criminal case. Hopefully, your... Read more »

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

Probation is an option, Retain a lawyer and make sure the search was good.

Your probation can be revoked. That would mean you will need to serve whatever sentence was imposed.

Your question leaves out some possible scenarios. Sometimes all the actions of the defendant must occur in the same county. There are also possible crimes, including solicitation, that can result in a conviction, even if one of the elements or other actions of the defendant do not occur in the same... Read more »

Harris county could arrest you if Montgomery does not prosecute.

Yes. This occurs commonly. If you are indigent so that an attorney has been appointed for you, a DA assigned to your case may rely on that previous determination of indigency in making a reduced fine plea recommendation.