If you have a case that is being taken federal, will you likely get a shorter sentence because it's federal?

It depends. He could get less of he could get more. If he is involved in a conspiracy that drug amount could increase and that could cause a...

Sister is charged with aggravated assault with a weapon how can we everything reduced or drop what would happen

I agree with the above answers. Hire an attorney who can help get her bond lowered if she hasn't bonded out yet but also present the real story to...

For an adult, what does it mean to conceal a criminal record from public view?

If a criminal record is the subject of a non-disclosure and sealed, there is no public viewing of the criminal record. The conviction or arrest...

I was charged with class B misdemeanor criminal mischief. What do I do next?

The best thing to do is hire an attorney to help. If this is in Collin County you maybe eligible for pretrial diversion which if you complete...

I have a warrant for shoplifting and failure to appear how can I handle this without jail?

You have a couple options. You can post the new bond amount but you will have to turn yourself into jail. Or if it hasn't been too long since you...

Could my son possibly be charged with a lower level misdemeanor such as a class c and not a class b?

Yes it is possible that it could be lowered. As the answer above states retain a Lawyer to help. Also if the case is in Collin County, your son...

I would like to know how serious this is and how long is he going away for

I agree with the previous two answers. He needs an attorney as soon as possible and it would be helpful to get an attorney who has experience in...

The first thing to determine is did you write the check. If you did, most likely if you pay restitution then the case can be dismissed or reduced...

I know someone who has been arrested twice for shoplifting in texas and since then been arrested for theft under 1500

Even though they have been in jail 58 days is not going to lead to the charges being dropped. Theft of a firearm is separate felony offense and...

Can a theftMisdemeanor crime be enhanched to3rd degree felony crime

Yes that crime can be enhanced if the person has prior theft convictions. Collin County files a lot of theft enhanced charges and when they do...