Can my x sister-in- law put a restraining order on me because I have a DUI. So that I can't see my nieces?

Merely being convicted of OWI is not grounds for the issuance of a restraining order; however, I strongly suspect there is more to the story. ...

Can I get a Lawyer in a state different for where the divorce was filed??

Assuming that the divorce is properly filed in Texas, which, as another lawyer mentioned, may not be the case; you should hire an attorney in...

When your going to court you get offered a plea agreement and you deny it can the judge add new charge onto your pending charges

If you reject a proposed plea agreement, the prosecutor may add additional charges. There are numerous potential objections to the additional...

It is theoretically possible to amend an OWI charge to a reckless driving; however, there is a statute that requires the prosecutor to place...

Difference between appeals and post conviction relief.

It is not possible to simply "reopen" a criminal case. Once convicted of a crime the defendant has twenty days within which to file a notice of...

Child support,i pay cs. i went to court without a lawyer, judge made decission. her lawyer wrote up the order to be signed.

Child support is calculated based on all of your gross income, not just your regular wages. Thus, it was correct to include your overtime wages in...

Can I fight my OWI charge?

No lawyer can offer an intelligent opinion as to how you should defend your case without discussing the case with you. However, one point that...

With all due respect, the first thing you should do is to start taking your court obligations more seriously. Secondly, you should be eligible to...

Is the minimum sentence 30 days for jail or is there a possibility of less than that for second offense owi cases.

The minimum mandatory jail term on a second offense is five days. The maximum is six months.

My son is going through a divorce. His wife has a restriction against him. He is self employed and worked out of his home.

This issue should have been raised at either the temporary orders hearing in the divorce or at the hearing on the restraining order. Evidently, it...