What do I do if I plead guilty and turned down free legal aid in arraignment because I did not know how the process works?

This is likely very difficult to undo. If your case was in Collin County, the judges there are very good about making sure all defendants are read...

What is the time frame to get records expunged?

Any case that has been dismissed outright (not as the result of deferred probation), can be expunged from your record. You will need to wait until...

After completing Deferred Adjudication probation for a felony drug charge can you answer "no" to a conviction question?

Yes! This is the beauty of deferred probation. It sounds like you understand the difference between being asked whether you have ever been arrested...

A warrant SHOULD be issued after a Motion to Revoke is filed. If one was not filed, it would typically be only due to an error. You can always...

It sounds like you were sentenced under 12.44, which allows a felony to be sentenced as a misdemeanor. This also results a felony conviction. Under...

Not criminal charged yet. Police want my statement. Am I entitled to court appointed attorney before I make statement?

No. You are not entitled to a court-appointed attorney until you have been placed under arrest. You absolutely not make any statements to the...

Can I get a DWI charge off my record?

Under current Texas law, you will not be able to expunge the dismissed DWI. However, as long as you successfully completed deferred on the...

If this case was dismissed, it will not bar you from purchasing and possessing a firearm. I would follow through with your attorney on an...

Is it any help to have a lawyer when dealing with Probation violation?

Of course it is always best to hire an attorney. An attorney who practices in Dallas regularly will know the Judge. They will know what the Judge...

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Do I need to worry? Do I need a lawyer?

As my colleagues have pointed out, this is likely a scam. I would immediately cease all communication with this person. If someone from law...