What can I do in order to have my case dismissed?

There are several situations that may warrant a dismissal of the charges. If your vehicle was stopped without sufficient reasonable suspicion or...

How can state and federal statute supercede written plea agreement and what is the recourse to fix the issue?

If you successfully completed deferred adjudication probation and your case was satisfactorily discharged by the court, your record should not show...

As long as you have a certified copy of the Final Decree of Divorce signed by the judge you should still be able to use it to change your name back...

Why didn't I get copies and how do I get them now, since it has progressed from the previous charge? Who has these?

As the defendant you are entitled to copies of anything that you personally signed. And other documents pertaining to the case are publicly...

How to close out a child support case

It is possible to accomplish what you are suggesting, but both the father and the State Office of the Attorney General will need to be properly...

It is very possible that they will seek to revoke your parole and request that you be sent back to prison. Any alleged violation of your parole...

What do I need to change my 8 yr olds name, I'm only on the birth certificate, I live in Texas, father was deported

Under the law your child’s father may be entitled to legal notice of the proceedings. If he is in agreement with the proposed name change, he can...

Can I run away, move out at 17 in the state of Texas

In Texas, the age of majority is 18. I would strongly encourage you to try reconciling your relationship with your father instead of leaving the...

How should I plead? Will the mistakes on the citation affect the process?

When in doubt you should always plead “not-guilty.” In fact, this should be the case until and unless you decide to enter into a plea agreement to...

Do step grandparents count when it says excluding family? is he in contempt of right of first refusal?

Under the law, in-laws and stepparents can be considered family. However, it is important to include specific language in any court order defining...