What consequences am I facing ? What will help me more getting my own attorney or the attorney that the court appoints me too?

You need to retain a qualified and competently attorney who practices juvenile law. If you are financially unable to contract the legal services...

A DWI 3rd requires two previous DWI convictions at some prior point. There is no limiting period on these priors, if the State can prove two or...

Can my case be dismissed if my friend confessed that the marijuana was his after the charges were reported to the D.A?

Consult and retain an experienced and qualified criminal defense attorney. Under Texas law the State must show an affirmative link between you and...

What is the punishment of 2 prior shoplifting charges and now a 3rd less than $150, has done 2-6mos in state jail

Theft cases are enhancable offense. The more priors you have the higher the range of punishment. That combined with a prior State Jail Felony...

Arrest taken off my record

It is unclear from your question what you mean when you say "she went to court for it & had it taken care of." My assumption is that the State...

Are character witnesses allowed in a criminal trial ? If disallowed, is there basis for an appeal

The rules of evidence generally allow for character evidence. Particularly, in the punishment phase of a trial. Character testimony is always a...

Past DWI and US Citizenship question.

Under current immigration law Driving While Intoxicated Is not considered an aggravated felony nor a crime involving moral turpitude. While...

I need to talk with an Attorney about how I am being treated in my probation meetings, but have little money to afford one

It is unfortunate that your probation officer is being difficult. When you pled guilty to your DWI it was in return for a plea bargain with the...

Neither the Judge nor the ADA have control over how your sentence is calculated. Time/sentence calculations are done by the sheriff's office. ...

How much jail time is expected for 2nd DWI with State Jail Felony evading arrest in Texas (Travis County)?

DWI enhancements fall under Section 49.09 of Texas Penal Code. A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor, the range of punishment is a minimum term of...