Getting a Theft by Check cleared from a incident 15yrs ago

If the case was dismissed, you are entitled to expunge it completely from your record. Once it is expunged, employers will no longer see it and...

I got a DWI in November of 2014, I have my final court date coming up and was wondering if I would get drug tested?

If it's a misdemeanor in Dallas it is unlikely. But they certainly have the right to. You should ask your attorney if there is anything in...

HOW CAN I GET A CONVICTION OFF OF MY RECORD FOR A CRIME THAT I DID NOT COMMIT?

The only way to remove a case from your record is by filing an expunction. You are not entitled to an expunction on a case where you took a...

What should I put on applications where it asks if I have been convicted?

If you successfully completed the memo program, your case was DISMISSED and you were NOT convicted. Definitely answer that question no. Dallas will...

What will Dallas County do to my sister?

Well it sounds like her probation is expired, which means it cannot be reinstate. Forgery can be various levels of offenses. The offense level...

Is it legal for my son to be in jail when he hasn't been indicted?

Sort of. It is legal for now. If he is not indicted within 90 days of arrest, he is entitled to be released on a PR bond. Once he is indicted, a...

Husband's defense attorney won't speak to him and tell him what's happening, and lies about what he does in court - what to do?

Well you could always hire another attorney. I know that gets frustrating when you've already invested in this one. You might schedule a sit-down...

If you turn in a wanted felon, will it help you in your own case during plea bargains

Maybe but unlikely. The DAs will probably not care. May get some advantage if your attorney gets ahold of the detective who issued the warrant.

It will cost you to hire an attorney for anything. However I recommend you contact local law enforcement immediately and file an offense report.

Does the prosecution have to show all its evidence at discovery or can they pull out something new if i decide against a plea ba

The law requires the DA to provide all evidence to the defense attorney. Sometimes in preparation for trial new evidence is discovered.