The State Bar does not set fees, so an attorney can charge whatever she/he wants. Call around, and I'm sure you will discover retainer fees and payment plans will vary widely. Good luck.

No one can predict the ultimate outcome of your case, but I suggest calling a local attorney prior to your court date, obtaining an updated handicapped parking placard from your mother along with the registration for the vehicle you were driving at the time of the incident. Good luck.

Your father's attorney has restrictions on what can be disclosed to you regarding his case. You can visit your father and talk with him about his situation. You may look on-line on the County Court website for information regarding court settings. Good luck.

The frequency and manner of drug testing will be at the discretion of your Probation Officer.

If you are the registered owner of a vehicle, you can be civilly liable for any damages cause by that vehicle. With respect to criminal charges, understand people cannot file criminal charges, police and prosecutors can. People can file an incident report with the police, and the detective... View More

In my experience they can turn themselves in to the hospital but unless the court places a hold on them they will not get credit for the time they serve. I think you would be better off hiring a lawyer to work that deal out beforehand. Good luck to you.

Talk with your father's attorney and request a competency evaluation be performed. Good luck.

If the warrant in question is not a mental health warrant, a State hospital has no basis to admit or keep you. Call an attorney in the County where the warrant is pending.

If LA finds out he is on TX probation he will be transported back to TX for revocation.

I would guess that is 6 years in jail probated for 5 years, meaning it is 5 years probation. Be aware there may be a suspension of your driver's license and mandatory interloc as well.

Is this an immigration bond he is paying? Who is the payment to be made to? Get with a local lawyer

The final disposition of a case determines eligibility for expunction. Take whatever documents you have regarding the case to a local attorney for review.

It is impossible to say without seeing the statute under which you were convicted. We strongly recommend you speak with an immigration attorney familiar with criminal law in your area.

ICE will not wait for the DWI case. If a bond is posted on the DWI and the person is transferred to immigration,, deportation proceedings will begin immediately. Contact a local attorney before you do anything. Good luck.

You will need an attorney, but in general, a motion fr new trial must be filed within 30 after the conviction was entered. A notice of appeal must also be filed, a request for transcript made, and several other procedural matters must occur, but the primary question that must be addressed is:... View More

There is nothing illegal in what you describe. I will assume a blood draw was taken in your daughter's case, and it takes several.months for the return of the lab results in such cases. The State has 2 years from the offense date to file the charging instrument with the Court on misdemeanor... View More

An arraignment is when a person who has been taken into custody is brought before a magistrate and informed of the criminal chareges she/he allegedly committed. This is to be done within 48 hours of arrest.

You have the right to file an appeal, but in my opinion, you will not prevail on appeal if your only gronds are "the driver was the only person injured".

There is no specific criminal charge for "DWI FINAL". I assume you are viewing this from a court website. It PROBABLY means that the case will.be resolved by plea bargain or set for trial at the next setting, but ask your attorney to be sure

It depends on who is making the inquiry about the "violent offense". Is this for immigration purposes? Employment? Was the DWI a felony due to an injury or death? Was there an allegation of the use of a deadly weapon in the indictment?