Can a DA use a person prior convictions in a trial? If you're only been to prison once how do a person get 22 years?

Burglary with intent to commit family violence assault is a first degree felony, which has a range of punishment of 5-99. If this is what he was...

Need a good criminal defense lawyer in Wise County TX. Do Lawyers only practice in certain counties ?

Attorneys licensed in Texas can practice in any county they want. However, most attorneys practice in a limited geographical range. You may find an...

Whats next step

Are you saying a probation violation has been filed? If so, you will need to hire an attorney to try to convince the judge not to revoke you. If a...

They offers deferred probation and I didn't take so they set another court date to get in touch with my Ex, can this be bad new?

It depends on what she says to them. The DA's first offer is like a sticker price on a car. It is just a starting point for negotiations. Your...

You don't exactly get to make "requests" in criminal court. It's not like ticket court. The DA will make an offer, and your attorney will make a...

How should i proceed

You need to get in front of the judge as soon as possible. The State is about to file a Motion to Revoke your probation. If you appear in front of...

Can can I reschedule my court without going to jail if I have a bench warrant but I unintentionally missed court?

So your question is to how to get your bond forfeiture set aside and the warrant recalled. First of all, the sooner you get yourself to court, the...

Yes, it is the same as an agreed reset.

GJ/W/FILE 000000 GJ DS _ DA DSP _ ACC _ REAS _ DA DISPOS DATE 000000 MISDEMEANOR REDUCTI?

Nothing. That screen may have some information about your case, but not that section. A local attorney should be able to pull up your case and tell...

Complicated situation here: can my bond be held insufficient if charges have not been filed?

Yes, your bond can be held insufficient any time you violate a bond condition. If this happens, your bond will be raised or you may be held without...