How can my boyfriend and I get sole custody of his 2 children?

The only way your boyfriend can get sole custody is to hire a family attorney file a custody case. I never recommend just keeping the children as a...

How long does someone have to stay in jail before they go to trial on an aggravated assault?

There is not set time one must sit in jail before going to trial. When a case goes to trial is a product of many factors, so a lawyer on Avvo won't...

Are both parents legally required to submit to CPS drug test?

You need a lawyer to help. CPS does whatever they want until you get a lawyer on your side. There are consequences to taking or not taking a drug...

Can you tell me what the most important documents connected to a domestic court case would be?

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. A basic overview is pretty generic. Why do you want an overview? I'd suggest you start by...

I've never seen a breathalyzer ordered to be put in a particular vehicle, just that the defendant must have one in any car he is driving. The...

What are the chances of lowering or dismissing a felony theft? No jail time.

It's not possible on Avvo to guess the changes of a particular result based on a limited knowledge of the case. My answer is always the same; the...

Your boyfriend needs an attorney immediately.First, you'll need a lawyer to evaluate your boyfriends arrest and how an illegal arrest would affect...

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Is a D.P.S. investigator considered a federal official or a part of the Texas Ranger Division?

DPS is a state not agency. This is from their website. "The Texas Ranger Division is a major division within the Texas Department of Public Safety...

Does a PI charge that was dismissed show up on a background check?

It could. The arrest/bond information could have made their way to an online database.

Deferred Adjudication Texas

It's not impossible to get deferred again. Nothing bans you or prevents you from getting deferred. However, the prosecutor has to offer it and...