Why do appointed defense attorney act like they don't want to fight for a client?

You have the right to retain your own attorney. It will be at your own cost, however. Whether the State can prove the allegation made is...

Will a juvenile family violence assualt charge show on a background check when trying to enter the Police Academy?

If your juvenile record has not been sealed, then yes, any police academy will be able to view your juvenile case. Call around to attorneys in the...

Random drug testing is a standard condition of most probation orders. Accordingly, a probation officer does not have to have a reason to order any...

My friend is on a student visa and he was driving here and got a speeding ticket of 113 in a 65. What will happen to him?

If your friend was charged with the class c misdemeanor of speeding (and not reckless driving), then he should be OK. Make sure the citation is...

Can I file a lawsuit for statutory rape at the age 19

You can file a civil lawsuit against anyone for anything, but criminal charges are filed by the police, not any individual. If you want to pursue...

Can a person sentenced to deferred felony probation use the 1244 to get misdemeanor probation.

If you have already been sentenced, then yes, it is too late for Section 12.44(a) of the Texas Penal Code in your case. I am not sure, however,...

An illegal immigrant gets deported for being in the country illegally, not for any traffic violation per se. If you are asking if a person will be...

Can I contest a ticket I got for no drivers liscense and no belt

By statute, defensive driving is not an option for the types of violations you describe. However, do not just pay the tickets; that would cause...

The Judge in the Court that granted your probation is the only person who can modify your probation order and waive the requirement of your...

These citation do not go on your record until you are found guilty by the court. Make sure no convictions are entered. Call a local attorney for...