What will happen to my husband whom has been arrested for poss of cocaine less than a gram and who is a repeat offender?

Possession of cocaine of less than a gram is usually a state jail felony, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, confinement in a state jail...

Can I be criminally charged for recanting or perjury if I never wrote a statement or filed charges?

Perjury does not apply to your situation because you were not under oath, but the charge of false report to a peace officer definitely applies (See...

Would I get in trouble for getting my girlfriend pregnant, she's 15 I'm 21 and her parents are happy and okay with everything.

In Texas, sexual contact between a 15 year old and a 21 year old is illegal (See Texas Penal Code Section 22.011 - Sexual Assault and Section 21.11...

Going on the run from deferred probation

If you abscond, you will virtually guarantee you will be sent to jail when you are eventually arrested. A warrant will remain outstanding for the...

My son was an accomplice to an aggravated robbery. He has an court appointed attorney. Can a retained lawyer get him less time?

It's not the attorney that will dictate your son's sentence, it's the facts of his case. You have a family decision, not a legal one. No attorney...

Released off probation, what will show up on background check while applying for a job?

A background check will reveal what you just described; you were placed on probation, then released. If you were on straight probation, a...

In Texas if I have pleaded guilty to a drug charge but feel like I wasn't properly represented and was given time to come back c

It's POSSIBLE to withdraw the plea, but you will need a definitive, specific reason to do so. "Wasn't represented properly" is pretty nebulous. ...

Why stress; you have no control over the results regarding your drug screening. The results will come back, be reviewed by the Judge, and a...

My misdemeanor isnt showing on a background check only says what i did..does that mean I can get my misdemeanor expunged soon??

If you are on probation, that means a plea was entered in your case and you will never be able to have the matter expunged. You may be able,...

I need an expert advise on DWI & possession of an weapon, but the weapon is register in my name. and what are penalties?

Driving while intoxicated is generally a class b misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days, or a maximum...