Can a 18 year old girl date a 15 year old boy in texas?

If the contact is for sexual gratification, then it can be considered sexual contact. Kissing can be considered sexual contact but it is unlikely...

For assault my public defender told me I had no choice but to take the plea

That would depend on how long it has been since you entered the plea. If you are within thirty days, you might be able to file a motion for a new...

I was charged with assault in 2011 they just arrested me and took me to jail without getting my statement can I sue them?

Yes, you can sue them. But that does not mean you will be successful. It will take a substantial commitment of time and money to successfully...

Sexual assault investigation, the accuser is harassing me., what can I do?

Whatever you do, DO NOT TALK TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Even something as small as admitting you know...

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Can my criminal record be pardoned and expunged under Texas law for a conviction of attempted murder?

Sorry but the answer is no, there is no expungement of a conviction. A pardon might get rid of the conviction, but even a pardon will not entitle...

Back-to-back DWI's three years ago....Charged as DWI 1's. However, pulled over again and was charged as DWI3...Can the charge

If the prosecutor was inclined to do so he could reduce the charge, however with your record it is unlikely. Seek aggressive counsel now to see if...

17 and will be 18 in 9 months.. Currently 4 weeks pregnant and my boyfriend just turned 20 in Jan. Can he get into trouble?

Seventeen is the age of consent in Texas. There is a defense that the age difference is less than three years and there was no force. It sounds...

I have court in the morning for theft over 50 under 500. This is my 2nd theft offense, the first 1 was in 2000 in which I

The likelihood of a deferred adjudication (or even pretrial diversion) is significantly reduced by having a prior. However, since it is about 14...

Does a police officer have to have a arrest warrant to arrest me at my home on manufactoring/delivery of a controlled substance

A warrant is not always necessary to arrest, even at one's home. These issues however are very very fact dependent and you really need an attorney...

If u get a manufactory/ delivery charge in texas is audio surveillance, and the informants word enough to convict u

Audio surveillance and testimony from an informant can certainly be enough for the state to obtain a conviction. A warrant is not necessary to...