I was charged with a class a misdemeanor 5 years ago in Texas had no criminal record before that now live in another state

You neglect to mention whether that charge five years ago has been satisfied. If satisfied, seek an expungement with a Texas attorney. If it has...

Can I get an open container dismissed easily or are they tough on this?

The previous history puts you in a different category than a one-time offender and compels me to urge you to find an attorney to guide you through...

Was it legal for them to do that without a warrant?

If the illegal activity is open and notorious and easily seen from either a public vantage or from a place where the officers have been invited to...

Once you turn 18, most jurisdictions treat you as an adult for most purposes. You can certainly choose your domicile. The hard part is that many...

Shoplifting in walmart

In this instance, no news is good news. You may receive a letter demanding payment and purporting to include attorney's fees. Until you receive...

The state legislature has determined this is a necessity, whether on public safety grounds, better ability to police the population, to avoid fraud...

If you mean that your headlights are automatically on when the vehicle is running, that is very different from running lights, I believe. You are...

Is it lawful for US Marshall's to question everyone one of my neighbors on my street before they talk to me?

The short answer is yes. One of the powers and duties of law enforcement is investigation. Often that means talking to people who may have...

How long are you supposed to recieve the ticket after the incident by certified mail

That is not an argument that will serve you well, unfortunately. Most jurisdictions either have generous timeframes for notifying an alleged...

My name is not present on the official VA judicial web site when I tried paying court fees online??

The summons is notice that you have a responsibility. The website may be in error or your case may not have been entered for a variety of reasons...