What are some of the penalties that come along with first time offenders of burglary and possession of stolen property?

Mr. Pate provides the punishment ranges. Both of them face the entire punishment range (up to the maximum.) There are many possible dispositions...

Both of the prior responses are correct. 17 years of age is the age of consent in Texas. Any lower and you could commit a crime. While you might...

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Usually that is a designation of which court (judge) will handle the case.

I Got A Letter From Walmart For The Intent To Shoplift They Want Me To Pay Them 200.00 If I Don't Pay Them What Will Happen?

$200 is the statutory civil damages for theft from a retailer. If they are able to prove the theft, and you take the case to trial, the damages...

Can I go to jail for shoplifting?

If you are over the age of 17 years, then you are an adult. It will be up to you to make sure the fine is paid. If this is a first offense,...

What can i expect from second violation

There are at least three possibilities: Your probation can be revoked, modified or nothing. If revoked, the court can adjudicate your guilt, and...

I have two probation violations of dirty UAs

If the dirty ua's were from the very beginning of being on probation, and then you were a stellar probationer afterward it is possible. Tex. Code....

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What is going on?

All the state needs to arrest and detain is probable cause to believe a crime was committed and he was connected with the crime. The DA may have...

I am 22 years old can I date a 17 year old in texas

Dating is legal, contact is legal as long as it is consented.

8/13 1st offense class b misdemeanor >50-<500. caught shoplifting @ Jcp. Is there anything we can do to not go to jail?

Chances are that you will not go to jail, but will be required to pay a fine and/or be on a probationary status for a period of time. Get an...