"Alias" tickets are tickets that have been ignored and gone into warrant status. They can easily be resolved by an experienced attorney. "Capias"...

Can I avoid probation for a Class B misdemeanor ?

Generally, you can ALL BUT guarantee that you will not get probation if you elect jury punishment and do NOT file an application for probation. I...

All prosecutions, state or federal, are subject to the US Constitution. There is no fixed speedy trial time limit for prosecutions under the...

Can i have sexual relations with a girl who is 14 and I'm 18?

The actual Texas "Romeo" statute is three years: Penal Code Section 22.011 Sexual Assault ...... (e) It is an affirmative defense to...

Marijuana and thc?

You need to look very closely at that Speedy Trial issue. A speedy trial dismissal is possible, depending upon additional facts. A person’s...

The Statute of Limitations for most felonies (including these two) is three years. The Statute of Limitations for misdemeanors is two years. The...

In addition to Mr. St. Julian's excellent answer, I would add this: 1) "Proving innocence" is NEVER an easy task. In reality, it is almost always...

Looking for an appeal lawyer for my son's case?

Not many people would be "happy" with a 22 year prison sentence, but in some circumstances that can actually be an excellent outcome. Mr....

How likely is it that someone get out for being placed in jail for probation violation of not paying fees, and com. Service?

If you violate probation, the judge has pretty wide discretion as to what to do about it. Jail is certainly one option. But as Ms. Jaggers wrote,...

How long can a person sit in jail after bail is denied ?

There are limited situations where bond can be denied, but family violence or threatened family violence is one of those situations. But denial of...