What are the next steps after expungement for my record to be cleared from private background check companies?

Send a certified copy of the Order Granting the Expunction to the major private criminal background services. Unfortunately, there is not one...

What should I do when a civil demand letter comes in the mail for shoplifting?

Throw the letter away. The civil demand letter has nothing to do with the criminal charge. If you get a notice from a court or police department,...

In the State of Texas, it is illegal for a convicted felon OR a person who has an affirmative finding of family violence to possess a firearm. If...

Is this important or just a minor detail.

The license/no license issue is irrelevant. Tell me about the police report. Why is there a report? Were you arrested? If so, what was the...

Can I receive probation

It is possible, but your previous conviction makes it more difficult. You will need to retain a local attorney. You will then have to develop a...

Deferred adjudication

Any violation of the law will be grounds to revoke your probation. Get a driver's license, or if there is a problem in obtaining a regular...

How often is a trial required for a BAC 0.000 and Urinalysis? What can I do about my losses, this has ruined how I'm perceived?

In a Driving While Intoxicated case, the State does NOT have to prove intoxication by use of alcohol. It must be proved beyond a reasonable...

At this setting, your attorney will receive discovery from the District Attorney (State's potential evidence). You and your attorney will be able...

Will I be put on probation or have my drivers license revoked? Do I need to get an attorney or anything? How serious is this?

Whether you will receive probation on your new case is totally discretionary with the Judge. If you are on deferred adjudication probation and...

Is there something I can get so I won't get hassled?

You can quit driving, file an affidavit of indigencey with the Department of Public Safety to reduce the surcharges or contact a local attorney to...