What can be done if a bond is forfeited for non payment agreement?

There are a few options, depending on how generous your judge is willing to be. The judge may be willing to grant a PR bond (aka signature bond,...

Asking Court Clerk for continuance and recognition and information on Pro se defendant in criminal case with court date less tha

There are several things about your question I do not understand. Some of my confusion may be due to your unfamiliarity with legal terms, which is...

The good news is, your case probably won't be filed by that first court date. If you hire an attorney before that date, that person will go to...

You should talk to the defendant's attorney. That person cannot represent you but can walk you through the proper steps. You can sign an Affidavit...

What can I expect at first court appearance without a lawyer.

If this case is in Dallas, it is extremely unlikely that you will be tested at court. But as your intended counsel has advised you, you certainly...

I need to get my bond reinstated cause a judge revoked it with no new cases?

There are any number of reasons a judge can hold a bond insufficient. If you don't have an attorney, obviously you need to hire one sooner than...

What should be my next step?

A case cannot be dismissed until it is filed. The State has 2 years to file a misdemeanor, but they generally will not wait that long. Most...

How much time will I do in jail ? For my 3rd dwi?

DWI 3rd is a felony, so the question is really about pen time versus jail time. Probation is still an option. Probation does come with a mandatory...

My girlfriend is 14, and I’m 17, will I go to jail?

The fact that you haven't had any physical contact protects you against a lot of possible charges. However, it is also a crime to exchange with...

The only way for you to become expunction eligible on these convictions is to first receive a pardon from the governor. This is a tremendous long...