What should i do about speeding ticket?

Contact a local attorney in the county where the citation is pending. That attorney should know that court's policies and what can be done to keep...

Being charged even if ex didn't file charged?

If a police report was filed, an investigator or detective will gather evidence and make a determination on whether enough evidence exists to file...

How long do courts have with this class a misdemeanor before I can have it dismissed ?

Filing the charging instrument tolls the statute of limitations, so it does not apply in your case. If your case is pending in Dallas, you can...

The age of consent is 17 in Texas. No crime has been committed unless the images could be considered obscene.

In general a criminal background check of county records will show a case as open during the probationary period. FYI, the records will still...

What comes next?

If the value of then property was over $100, the case is a class b misdemeanor punishable by up to a $2,000 fine and up to 180 days in jail. For...

What are the consequences of this crime? how much would a lawyer cost?

1) Attorney fees will vary, so call around. 2) If these cases are filed in the municipal or justice of the peace court, they are class c...

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Charging legal drinker at semi underage party.

You could be CHARGED with anything; whether the State can prove the allegations against you beyond a reasonable doubt is another matter entirely....

Does law enforcement have to show a home owner a search warrant before searching a home

I would want to know if the search warrant existed. You will probably need to get a local lawyer. Get a copy of the warrant, and in particular,...

Misdemeanor charge on "Onsite Possession of Marijuana less than 2 Oz"! Please help us with our options!

Your son is charged with a class b misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, 180 days in jail or a maximum probationary period of up to...