Generally, an evading arrest in a vehicle is considered a state jail felony, which means you are facing potentially 6 months - 2 years in prison...

What is my best next move?

It can be easy to violate protective orders, in that, if you knew that your girlfriend was in the area, but you did not go away from that area,...

That means the case has been reset for an investigation (either your attorney wants to conduct the investigation or the District Attorney needs to...

What can I do to help my boyfriend in jail for failing drug test?

If your boyfriend has not been placed on probation yet (he would have had to sign paperwork and gone before a judge in order to be given probation...

Can an 18 year old go to jail for getting a 17 year old pregnant?

Yes, the age of consent in Texas is 17 years of age. However, the main concern a district attorney will have is whether any form of sexual activity...

Is engaging criminal activity theft falls under the 1/2 or 1/4?

If you do not mind, could you clarify your question so that my colleagues and I can give you a more in-depth answer? What do you mean if it falls...

Statutory Rape?

In Texas, the ability to consent to sex begins at age 17. The District Attorney has the prerogative to file charges against the boy. Any sexual...

My cuzin has previous assault charged went back to jail on misdominer assault and now they wanna change it to a felony

Well if he has a prior conviction for assault, the District Attorney has the right to enhance it to a felony. What your cousin needs is a criminal...

Can I get my charges dropped for assault if I was defending myself?

The affirmative defense of self-defense is highly dependent on the surrounding facts and circumstances of the case. If a criminal defense attorney...

Is it considered rape?

I agree with my colleague. I would say at the start, prior to the effects, if there was consent (and also assuming both parties were adults, and...