My granddaughter is the star witness in a murder case for the DA.Should she have representation?

If there is any question about your granddaughter having criminal charges being filed against her, then, yes, she needs to talk with an attorney. ...

A case can be reset as many times asa Judge allows a case to be reset. There is no statutory limit on the number of times a particular case can be...

I need my license, can i get it with my promise to appear letter?

If you have a warrant outstanding for your arrest, you will be taken into custody if you go to the DPS and try to get your license. Contact an...

What you describe is an assault. The legal definition for this criminal charge is found in Texas Penal Code Section 22.01. Technically, you do...

You don't have much choice. If you fail to appear in court as directed or miss any appointments with pretrial, a warrant will definitely be issued...

If your friend is on felony deferred adjudication probation, she is entitled to a bond if she is subsequently arrested on a motion to...

How long before they drop charges or take me to court?

Misdemeanor assault has a 2 year statute of limitations; felony assault has a 3 year statute. The State may file the charging instrument in a...

My fiance got a absconding charge for leaving the half way house in Austin Texas and he is now in Beaumont county jail he also

Your fiancee's options regarding what he should do are extremely limited. He will have a hearing on the issue of the revocation of his parole; if...

For the purposes of your case, "Fiat Returned Executed" doesn't mean much. A Fiat is an order or decree issued by a Judge or some other...

If i have never been charged with anything before and I get charged with theft can I just plead guilty and get probation?

You have the constitutional right to represent yourself in any criminal cases. Understand that theft is a crime of moral turpitude, and a...