Criminal Defense

Time served is a conviction. You can always plead not guilty and demand a trial. You deserve to have a sit down with your attorney before making a...

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It would be highly unusual and could probably only be pulled off in one court. You would have to take all of your classes and complete your...

I have a Class A misdemeanor for Criminal trespassing. I have served my probationary period. How can I get this off my record?

If you are successfully discharged from deferred you can have the record sealed. It doesn't sound like you were. If you're not sure, call a local...

First time DWI offense (clean criminal background), will I face Jail time?

The DA will not try to send you to jail. They will offer you probation with a permanent conviction. There is no deferred probation on DWIs. They...

I was arrested for a DWI. I didn't give any breathtest and it is my first offense.

You have a lot of important questions. There is no short answer. DWIs are technical cases. You need to start interviewing experienced DWI attorneys...

I'm 19 arrested for shoplifting at walmart. First time

If you have never been arrested before you will qualify for a program in Dallas called a Memo Agreement. It results in a dismissal of your case....

What happens if you don't sign on what court offers as punishment thinks lawyer isn't doing anything for him

The court doesn't make offers. The DA does. If you don't want to accept it, you can have a jury trial or the DA may agree to an open plea to the...

When does a shop report shoplifting to the Police?

Only the police know what kind of evidence they have against you. Do not hand them a case by giving them a statement. You can either hire an...

The police will conduct an investigation and decide whether to file a case. You should not speak to the police without an attorney. They are not...

I heard that once you receive a non disclosure you cannot apply for expungement, Is that true?

It's not an either or situation. You're either eligible for one or the other. If you completely deferred you can never expunge the case. Only seal it