DWI five years ago, now outstanding warrant.

First you must hire a new attorney or find a way to get in touch with your original lawyer. The first issue with your former attorney is lack of...

How long can they hold you in texas with no indictment, was charged put under $500,000.00 bond and they are holding mail

First, hire the best lawyer you can afford immediately. Cases don't solve themselves, and this is a serious offense requiring immediate...

Arraignment

Have his civil rights been violated? I'm a criminal defense lawyer, not a 1983 federal lawsuit attorney. No attorney on Avvo is going to second...

Pleading GUILTY to felony criminal charges

A plea deal can always be reached. 99% of guilty pleas are the result of a plea bargain. Part of plea bargaining is agreeing on an acceptable...

Ticket and marijuana charge Wa State . drug counseling and pay fines.Moved to Houston. started treatment, wa put out warrant.

Paul is correct. Criminal cases can never be transferred between states. Hire a lawyer licensed in Washington to assist. A Texas lawyer will be...

Illegal immigrant w class c theft..

You should hire a lawyer and remove this question immediately. Avvo is not a privileged forum. These statements- "I got caught", "am illegal...

Is an officer allowed to hide behind a brick pillar with a radar gun and issue tickets?

Paul's answer is correct, as usual. Should you fight it? Call a ticket lawyer to fight the case for you. Dallas has many lawyers who handle...

Avvo receives many questions similar to this one- "I am charged with ____ what kind of sentence will I receive?" or "What are the odds I will go to...

Does an Officer have to physically on view a traffic violation to make a traffic stop?

I agree with Paul's answer. I believe the source of your confusion is that you seem to believe the officer must view a moving violation to initiate...

It has been over 2 months since my 16 reported being raped and still nothing has been done.

Paul has provided yet another excellent answer. I would only add that you should call your District or County attorney and ask to speak with the...