Is it your right to have counsel appointed to you by the court

He needs to talk to at least five other attorneys. Write down their names and the fees they quote him. He needs to gather proof of his financial...

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Did I do right by not signing for the ticket if they can't prove the drugs were mine?

Possession of marijuana is not a ticket. Possession of drug paraphernalia is, so maybe that's what you're being charged with. Signing it not...

Husband got arrested for dwi did not lose license blew under legal limit, what is going to happen now?

Just because he blew under does not mean a case will not be filed--although it's certainly possible. I've had to go to trial on cases where the...

How long does a county/state have to indict on new charges once already in jail?

The state has at least three years to file a felony (longer for some offenses). Dallas will typically not hold a defendant on an unindicted felony...

How would I answer this question: Have you ever been convicted of a felony or received deferred adjudication for a felony?

If your felony was reduced to a misdemeanor and you are on probation for the reduced offense, the correct answer to this question is no. You may...

Can I be arrested for something I didn't even know was illegal?

You can't be arrested for inquiring about it. You can be arrested for possessing it (even if you didn't know it was illegal).

If you just missed last week and are communicating with your PO you are unlikely to be revoked for that reason in dallas. Do not miss your...

Iam tryn to get warrent lifted will they lock me up when i go ro court.

Well it depends. Do you have a warrant for a DWI and you are going to court for that DWI? Or is it a warrant for something else? If you have a...

Can man and fiancé use same criminal defense attorney for charges they received together?

No. Under these facts, I believe it is highly unethical for one attorney to represent both parties. An attorney cannot "sell out" one client to...

At work the police did a (sting) and I look at the driver license but read it wrong so I was trying to ask what is the process.

I am so sorry, but I do not understand what you are asking. If you have been arrested or think you are about to be charged with an offense, you...