Son accuse of 2 counts of aggravited sexual assault on a minor.

You should start talking with local attorneys. There is enough evidence against your son for a police detective to investigate, turn the file over...

How much is a seat belt ticket at 16?

Fines are not set according to the age of the person receiving a ticket. They are set by the court where the ticket is pending. The fine for not...

I'm 14. My girlfriend is turning 18 next year, and I'll be turning 15. Will she still be able to date me?

Define date. The age of consent in Texas is 17. Therefore, any sexual contact between a 15 year old and an 18 year old is illegal. See Texas...

How do I get my record wiped clean of my deferred adjudication?

If you were granted deferred adjudication, you may file for a non-disclosure (not an expunction). Depending on the charge, however, there may be a...

Hypothetical. What is the difference between porn and prostitution.

For legal purposes, prostitution is defined in Texas Penal Code Section 43.01. There is no definition of "pornography" per se in the Penal Code,...

What will happen

The penalty range for any drug case depends on the type of drug, but usually possession of a controlled substance in that amount is a 3td degree...

Facebook slander

You may contact local law enforcement and see if, in the opinion of the investigating defective, the Casebook comments rise to the level of a...

What happens to charges associated with an arrest if the main charge that led the the arrest is dropped?

No the fact that the charges that led to an arrest were dismissed will not cause an underlying resisting arrest charge to be dismissed as well. The...

First offense as a adult burglary of habitation

Burglary is defined and governed by Texas Penal Code Section 30.02. It is usually a second degree felony, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000,...

You have an absolute right to contest any citation issued to you. Contact the court, enter a plea of not guilty and set your case for trial. ...