That's short for announcement setting. That's what we call about every setting in Dallas up to disposition (plea or trial). If you have an...

What's the status of your case? Are you going to court on a probation violation for failing to complete these hours ? This all makes a big...

Will I ever be able to get a Class C misdemeanor conviction off my record?

Unfortunately convictions are permanent and, under current Texas law, cannot be expunged from your record. Are you POSITIVE the conviction is...

When does the arrestee get (officially) charged? A. at arrest time | B. at the arraignment | C. after the indictment?

Charged is not a legal term. So for layman's purposes, I would say you are charged in all of the above situations. If you have been arrested, you...

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How can I change my fiancé's court date while he's in jail?

You can't change his court date. You can notify the court that he is and will continue to be in custody on his court date. It's up to the court...

You'll drive yourself crazy trying to decipher Forvus. The case was scheduled to be presented to the grand jury on March 24th. You are missing the...

Unfortunately this is not an uncommon scenario. Let me start by saying if you are charged with assault, you absolutely need an attorney...

If I go to the DMV in Lancaster, Tx for my CDL permit, but I have a warrant for failure to appear in Houston will I be arrested?

Anytime you have an active warrant, you are subject to arrest. I would guess that it's less likely DPS will want to take you in on a ticket warrant...

Your PO cannot "give you jail time" unless you violate a condition of probation. Some probation officers are pleasant and professional and some are...

The victim's family has a right to be there, if that's what you're asking. And it's the DA's duty to make sure that they are informed of the...