What happens when a defendants fifth amendment rights are violated by the DA during trial thus resulting in a conviction?

The odds on a criminal defendant winning on appeal in Texas are statistically quite low. The Court of Criminal Appeals wants the State to win on...

Shouldn't someone have their lawyer present for an impact hearing?

Your brother needs to hire a lawyer immediately. If not he continue to be taken advantage of by the system. You are certainly entitled to have your...

What happens is the police usually decide who to believe, and then who to arrest. If not, they may refer the case to a prosecutor to make a...

Do I need an attorney

The fact that the won't let you advertise is one thing, making false statements about a business is another. There may be a cause of action for the...

Is it better to plead guilty or no contest to a class b theft 50-500 charge?

DO NOT GO TO COURT WITHOUT A LAWYER. If you plead guilty then you will be convicted, and that conviction will be on your record forever. Get a...

How do i go by getting my baby father rights terminated.

You''ll have to hire an attorney to pursue a termination. Some judges will not allow a termination of the father's rights unless there is another...

Can my brother serve 5 years

You brother needs a criminal defense lawyer. I'm not sure who told him he could serve five years, or if the has any options to help his case with...

What do I need to do to obtain full custody of my son when his father is willingly giving up his rights?

What you need is a lawyer. You will not be able to terminate the father's rights without an attorney assisting you. The judge has to sign off on...

Might be charged assault with deadly weapon.. Should I turned myself in voluntary with out a lawyer?

DO NOT TURN YOURSELF IN WITHOUT A LAWYER. You need to contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately and make a plan for how to proceed....

What does a jury get to decide in a SAPCR jury trial? What does the judge get to decide if a jury trial is requested?

I changed your practice area to family law. That should generate some answers. Here is some advice, you should never be involved in a child custody...