Can he be convicted of a crime?

The age of con sent in Texas is 17. No it is not legal.

I'm 16 years old and just received a summons for underage possession of alcohol. Do my parents have to show up with me to court?

Your parents will not have to show up.

Cousin was arrested age 17 for burg. no court date after arraignment. recieved a final disp letter after 6 years. is this nuts ?

Something doesn't sound right. Why not just contact the attorney who handled the matter. S/he should be able to explain it.

Bailbondsman or posting bail at rikers which ensures faster release

Paying it yourself or using a bondsman he will get out the same time. You don't get out earlier just because you use a bondsman. If you pay it...

Do cops have the right to use a drug dog on our car without our permission?

They can use the dog around the exterior of the vehicle. Even if the dog alerts them to something, unless there is some exigent circumstance,...

I am engaged to a man who is being charged with sexual assault of a minor but has not been convicted yet.

Yes (presuming he isn't in jail).

I got caught shoplifting? Please help

This may be a way out of the charges but there may be collateral consequences. Review the matter with an attorney before you say or do anything.

What charges and levels of punishment under the UCMJ are they looking at?

Contact a JAG officer or an attorney who practices military law.

Can i leave the country if there is an investigation against me, a possible aggravated misdemeanor charge? what will happen?

An investigation alone doesn't prevent you from traveling. A warrant, on the other hand, can mean you getting arrested anywhere at any time.

Is it legal to arrest me for cursing if no threatening language was used? I was arrested for "disturbing the peace" for cursing

The way I see it is that you have two options. Both include you getting a lawyer. 1) fight the case on constitutional grounds of protected free...

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