What can happen in my situation

You could go to prison for up to ten or twenty years, depending on whether it's a 2nd or 3rd degree. Call your attorney and ask him what is going...

Is there any way my ex wife could get probation for these charges? Would any DA in his right mind offer a plea of probation?

Yes. It would be hard but not impossible. Her criminal history (or lack thereof) will be a factor. If she needs drug treatment, she may be given...

What do i do when my attorney is absent the day of sentencing

If you hired an attorney, it is his responsibility to reset the case if he cannot be present on the current court date. You absolutely should not...

No. Jurisdiction for the offense is wherever the offense occurred. You can file charges in that city and state.

My son was arrested on a recent theft of service charge , assault - family member,escape from custody &retaliation. The escape

Maybe. It will ultimately be up to the judge. Although his defense attorney may be able to reach an agreement for probation with treatment rather...

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If a 15yr old girl pushes a grown woman away from her .becuse she is threatning an d agressive.then the grown woman strikes the

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How many years does a 3 time felon have to serve if found guilty

It depends ob how he is indicted. It sounds like they could put two enhancement paragraphs on him, which would make his punishment range 25-life....

Can an attorney work out this deal with the DA to drop my charge from a felony to misdemeanor?

Extremely extremely unlikely. If he is on deferred, technically he can be re-pled. But with these facts, I honestly don't see it happening.

What is the possibility deferred adjudication first time shop lifting under $150 in Texas?

Deferred probation will definitely be an option. You may also qualify for a pretrial diversion program, which results in an outright dismissal. I...

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My husband is facing a Class A misdemeanor in Texas for interfering with an emergency phone call what kind of sentence?

The maximum punishment possible is one year in the county jail and a $4,000 fine. He should also be eligible for probation. He needs to hire an...