What's going to happen to them?

It's hard to say with such little information. There are often ways to avoid a conviction on a first non-violent offense. Your friends should all...

How can I get the warrant settled and detainer lifted? How is the process and what is the estimated cost?

The city issue could likely be handled with a plea in abstenia (done by a lawyer without the defendant present) particularly if restitution is to...

What is the first court date for am I looking at time or probation ?

It sounds to me like the question before the court will be whether or not to revoke your bond. Better get a lawyer.

I am wondering if it's possible to end pretrial probation early? I am 3 months in of 1 year.

You can file a motion to terminate probation early. A lot of judges want to see at least half the time served, but given your father's illness and...

What will happen now.??

That is a bizarre situation. You need to get a lawyer. Whether private or public defender, you need someone to analyze what the judge is doing and...

Can I avoid a criminal record and what are the odds?

You need to get an attorney familiar with your local court. It is often possible to avoid a conviction on a first time non-violent offense. Do not...

How long can the warrant take

That really depends on the volume of business being done in the particular court and jurisdiction. He needs a local attorney on this stuff as soon...

DV victims recant their statements all the time. Fewer and fewer prosecutor's believe them. Your best bet is to make sure she gets a lawyer and let...

Unless something is odd in the state of TX, which is certainly possible, I would not expect of a flood of mail on a minor citation like this.

Do i need a traffic lawyer

Your odds greatly improve with an attorney on board.