Can a county charge a person with committing a crime somewhere other than that county

Typically no, venue for charges lies in the county where the act was committed. There are a few exceptions. For example, where multiple theft...

I have a deferred adjudication for misdemeanor c which is sealed now in 2009. Can I file for expungement?

Did you get deferred adjudication for the Class C? If so, you may be eligible for expunction. If you got a conviction, it cannot be expunged. ...

What are the consequences of 1st offense drug paraphernalia citation in Texas (El Paso)?

You are correct that a possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class C misdemeanor. A Class C means there is no possibility of jail time, but a fine...

Received a traffic citation for "running a red light."

Is this a red light camera ticket? Or were you actually stopped by an officer? Usually all the information you will get is on that first...

Can i get drug tested on my first hearing for possession of a controlled substance.

The prosecutor or the judge could ask you to take a drug test but it is unlikely on your first appearance. Alot depends on the particular court...

I have a question bout how much time is 1/4 of 5 yrs .

He will be "eligible for parole" after serving 1/4 time. This means he will be up for parole review at that time and it may or may not be...

I missed a court date, how do I get the judge to remit my bond?

As you probably know, a warrant will issue for your arrest if your bond was forfeited. The State and the judge have the power to set aside a bond...

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 38.37 deals with admissibility of extraneous offenses during trial of certain cases. This code section was...

If I was 18 years old when I had my first dui and just had my second at age 28 will i be charged with dwi 2?

If you are convicted of one DWI then the second will be a DWI 2nd, a Class A misdemeanor. You say "first dui", do you mean DWI, or were you in...

Will my case be dismissed if victim don't show up to trial

If the State can prove their case with other evidence (surveillance footage, eyewitness identification, fingerprints, etc., etc., etc.) then they...