State that you received a deferred sentence on whatever the crime was. Definitely be truthful. State that despite my plea of guilty or no contest...

Say a person has 5 months left of a 5yr deferred sentence and fails a mandatory polygraph. Whats likely to happen? Thank you

Probation violations need not be proven 100% by the State. The standard in a probation acceleration/revocation hearing is a preponderance of the...

What kind of a attorney do I need for Embezzlment and Fraud?

If you are being prosecuted by the State for embezzlement and/or fraud, then you need a criminal defense attorney. If the company is suing you for...

How likley would the state want to go to trial over a small amount of marajuna?

Hedging your bets on whether the DA is willing to go to trial on this case is risky business. I've seen many cases I never thought would make it to...

Can an acceleration be filed to revoke probation if all probation fees aren't paid on time but I have met all other stipulations

Yes, an application to accelerate your deferred sentence can be filed on the basis of failure to pay probation fees. However, if your failure to...

Can a person be forced to testify on trial against will ,for a case as a material witness?

This sounds like a material witness warrant situation. Someone who is a "material witness" and who fails to show for court can have a warrant...

Can someone that was just sentenced to life for first degree murder still be bailed out of jail ??

Most likely not. The only way someone could be bailed out of jail after being sentenced to prison time is to get an appeal bond. It is highly...

Can someone that was just sentenced to life for first degree murder still be bailed out of jail ??

Most likely not. The only way someone could be bailed out of jail after being sentenced to prison time is to get an appeal bond. It is highly...

I got a DWI this last weekend from a Highway Patrol . What consequences should I expect and how much money will it cost?

There is an important distinction between DWI and DUI. Many people from Texas get the two charges confused because a DUI in Oklahoma is equivalent...

If I got a deferred sentence for something I didnt even do, and now I have an app to accelerate, what is the punishment?

A key question is whether the new crime is alleged to have occurred before or after you received the deferred sentence. If before, then the...