In texas why is it up to a judge to expunge a arrest record when the charge didnt hold and it was dismiss

The legislature writes the laws, including the expunction statute. If you want the statute changed, you need to contact your state senator and/or...

How long can they keep you in dallas county for a burglary of a building charge if it hasn't been taken to court?

He won't go to court until his case is being disposed of--meaning he's entering a plea or having a trial. Unless both he and the state agree to...

Was arrested for felony agravated assault never convicted does that show up on felony background checks from employerd

You are answering correctly when you say you've never been convicted of a felony. But if you're asked if you've ever been arrested or ever been...

Hold in Dallas, can he get bonded out while in the custody of another county?

Yes. As long as the bond is posted he will be released. If he gets transferred to Dallas, he will be arraigned again in Dallas and the bond will...

Can I check with county court clerk for changed charges on my son.

Legally, this could have happened a few different ways and it's hard to tell from what you're saying. For you to feel 100 percent certain, it...

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Can I be charged with a misdemeanor b for shoplifting for amount under $50 but the store double the amount to over $50.

The state can file it however they want. Then it's up to them to prove the amount alleged. If they're saying the value of the property was $35,...

Bad attorney anything I can do.

It is very difficult to undo a guilty plea, but you can always hire an appellate attorney to see what they can come up with. Please understand that...

Plea stated 20 days w/ 4 days served. are the 4 days cred a 2for1 also or just 4 days taken from the 20 how many days will i do

If he's sentenced to 20 days and sheriff gives him 2-for-1 that means he has to do 10 days. If he's already served 4, he has 6 days left.

Sentenced to three years probation for felony theft. would would be possible it I wanted to serve jail time instead probation

Not jail time but prison time. Maximum number of years depends on degree of felony and original plea agreement. Judges are not usually thrilled...

What's the worst case scenario if my friend got arrested for possession of controlled substance under gram felony charge

Her maximum sentence is 2 years in the state jail if she's not enhanced with a prior conviction. She could also get probation, a reduction, a...