Legally, can a 19 year old boy date a 17 year old girl?

The age of consent in Texas is 17. Certain sexual contact, however, is prohibited until a person turns 18 (see Texas Penal Code Section 43.25 -...

Once criminal charges are filed, it is up to the State to decide whether to pursue prosecution or not. As the complaining witness, you may file an...

Criminal cases were prosecuted long before video evidence was available, so yes, you can be convicted of robbery even if there is no video...

A civil judgment does not equate to theft. Theft is an offense under the Texas Penal Code, and the decision to file any criminal charges must be...

If I'm declare not guilty for a domestic violence charge and win the case for lack of evidence will my probation be reinstated?

If a motion to revoke probation is filed and the only grounds for the revocation is a new criminal charge, then the revocation will be denied if...

What does it mean if a police pressed charges claiming injury to child by omission but the status is inactive

More questions must be answered, and you will probably have to speak with a local attorney to obtain the answers. Was a warrant issued on the...

If you were found guilty of the offense, you cannot have it expunged; the only way the matter can be removed from your record is through pardon...

Will I get jail time for having more than one violation for invalid drivers licence in Texas ?

If you are charged with the class c misdemeanor offense of expired driver's license, the punishment for that offense is a fine only, so you will...

The lawyer in my case said the DA will not allow him access to the information in the Victim Impact Statement is this possible?

The short answer to your question is: yes, the DA is not required to disclose contents of a Victim Impact Statement. Your attorney may file a...

What does the Texas DWI nondisclosure law mean?

It is now possible to have an order of non-disclosure entered on DWI cases. There are certain requirements as to when and under what circumstances...