Been charged Texas Sec. 31.06., Theft by Check, I need to know if the Except Postdated means the charge is moot, without force

If you had post-dated the check, the mechanic cashed the check early, and there were insufficient funds, you would have a defense (according to the...

Do I need to worry about a class C misdemeanor when applying for jobs?

Juvenile records are not generally available to the public except in very specific circumstances because juvenile proceedings are not classified as...

Charged with shoplifting.No Income and Not eligible to work.Any help available

If you have no income and no assets, you may qualify for either a public defender or the court may assign you free counsel. However, since you are...

I have a question to clarify about a plea of no contest on a misdemeanor and how that reflects on a background check

From what you are describing, you were placed on deferred adjudication. Your "no contest" plea, for most purposes, is the same as a guilty plea....

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What can I do about a assault case that nothingbeen done. I live in pain. Because of this and nothing been done

It is within the prosecutor's discretion whether or not to file charges against your neighbor. The detective on your case may actually be doing...

What is the typical amount of trips to court before someone is offered a plea after they bond out?

The answer to this can vary widely. I've seen some cases that have been on the docket for years and others that go to trial in months. Part of it...

Do I need to hire lawyer now, or listen to bsil bond company and wait for court date?

Hire an attorney now. You are charged with a very serious offense, as evidenced by your high bail. You need an attorney to start investigating and...

Can anyone help me with my case?

Unfortunately, attorneys are not allowed to offer there services in this section of the site. However, this is a great site to find an attorney as...

If defendant accepts plea bargain, how long before it goes into effect?

You can always request a reset date for his plea. You aren't guaranteed to be granted one, but they are generally given pretty freely. Even after...

I got a misdemeanor prostitution charge back in 2002, first time,offense. Does this fall off my record or does it stay on there

This will stay on your record. In some circumstances, a person can get their arrest and conviction expunged or get an order of non-disclosure....