Why do I have to sit a weekend in jail for missing a random drug test?

It appears that your probation officer has offered you the option of serving a weekend in jail for missing your drug test in lieu of his possibly...

Well, maybe I spoke too soon. This matter is a little more complicated under federal law, and I'm not sure whether my previous post is correct or...

If you were given deferred adjudication probation for 2 felony charges, and you successfully completed both, then you never lost your civil rights,...

Can a store file a civil suit for damages when the merchandise shoplifted was approximately 50 cents?

P.S. A much more important concern should be the proper resolution of the criminal case. Because it is a class-c misdemeanor, if you can resolve it...

Can a store file a civil suit for damages when the merchandise shoplifted was approximately 50 cents?

I handle a lot of these civil demands, typically in conjunction with criminal theft charges. $275 is excessive. Can they sue? Yes, the law allows...