How long can I sit in jail while on probation for a dirty UA

It depends on so many things. Sometimes I walk a client in and work a pv out with the client never going to jail. Sometimes I get a bond set on the...

Is the best lawyer to get in a criminal case a former local DA that has ties and knows the Judges and existing DA?

Anyone who practices regularly in Dallas knows all of the judges and DAs well. There is no reason to limit yourself to hiring a former prosecutor....

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I need an attorney to pursue an abuse of prosecution case.

Dear Client (Yes, this is actually my client), Congratulations on your no-bill! I know this has been a long, exhausting battle. I have emailed...

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Can they still prosecute me 6yrs after the date of the offense? The statue of limitation for theft is 5yrs in the state of tx.

It depends when the case was filed. As long as the case was filed within the SOL the state can go forward on the case. However you may be able to...

Can I get an old conviction expunged?

Unfortunately convictions cannot be expunged (unless you receive a pardon or get it overturned on a writ--both tremendous long shots).

He is entitled to a court appointed attorney to handle his appeal. If he has not met with one yet, he needs to do a kite requesting one. Also,...

I've been charged with a class a misdemeanor theft Dallas, Texas

Bond cases in Dallas are set 3-4 weeks apart on average. Most cases have several settings before they are resolved. So don't read too much into...

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In regards to earlier ?. Drug paraphernalia citation on 17 year old. He just paid it. No court appearance. Now what?

You need to know what the disposition was. Often if you just pay a fine on a class c you have taken a conviction which is permanent. However if he...

I got 2 dwi one when I wus 17 or 18 and I think another when I wus 24 im 32 now and dont know what to do bout get my license ba

You need to call dps to confirm the status of your license. You may just need to pay a reinstatement fee. If you haven't been paying your DWI...

I am defendant in case. Is it normal for no docket control order for 8 months?

Dallas doesn't use the term "docket control order." I assume you're talking about a setting. Although most cases get a setting sooner than 8...