Looking to hire a criminal defense lawyer this week to represent me in court at the end of the month...

Good luck. I hope this is a misdemeanor that is easily resolved.

Hire a lawyer. It is likely that you are only being charged with a first offense and the state is aware of your friend's history. This may affect...

My son is on probation in GA for DUI. He was arrested for a class C misdemeanor in TX. Does he have to report it?

He has to report if one of the conditions of his current probation is not new arrests, especially if he is asked about new arrests at his probation...

If you are not a convicted from and not currently on probation you should qualify for a cwp.

How long after being booked, does the state have to press charges? Need to know legally how long he can be held w/o charges?

This question was answered last night. Approximately 180 days from the date of arrest is the length of time the state had to bring you trial.

Should I violate probation, in order to do just jail time with no more probation afterwards?

Bad idea. If you do jail you will have a conviction on your record. This could prevent you from doing certin things in life.

Can a purchase a home, start a business and adopt with a felonies over 10 years ago?

Yes you can but it will be more difficult. It absolutely can have a major effect; however, it is possible. The only thing that may not be realistic...

Tampered Documents at federal institution. Question. Criminal charges?

A state university is not a federal institution. It is impossible to estimate without specific facts to guide. You have to be able to prove the...

How long does the state attorney have to charge a person after they are booked? If legal time has lapsed can state still charge?

Yes, and they have years to charge you depending on the charge if you have not been arrested. If you have actually been arrested the speedy trial...

Trafficking charge

Because the police obviously do not believe your BF that he did not know. Hire a lawyer ASAP.