Sorry, the judge does not have discretion to grant probation on a 3g offense.

I recently got caught stealing $48 worth of stuff from Walmart

How old are you? You posted this in the juvenile area, so I presume this is a juvenile case. Chances are that you will not have to sit in jail. ...

Will I be given jail time on the second time going to the "Initial Appearance"? (Or what should i expect to happen)

You might receive an offer for a plea bargain. You really need to have a lawyer if you are going to court on any criminal offense. You don't tell...

Yes, when I was a public defender our office (not me) had a trial where Wal-Mart was the alleged victim for a shop-lifiting theft of a small...

How do i ask the judge to remove what im being accused of off my recored if found innocent?

If you were acquitted. You have thirty days to move for an Order to Expunge. If you don't do that within thirty days, then you have to file a...

What value does stolen property have to be in Texas to be charged with a felony theft charge?

Could also be considered as Unauthorized Use of A Motor Vehicle which would also be a State Jail Felony if the bike is motorized, which is what I...

Will my son have to serve time for running from cops?

Chances are the State will offer probation or some form of pre-trial diversion.. He needs a good criminal defense attorney to assure a good...

The Texas Rules of Evidence Rule 801 defines hearsay. There are exceptions to the hearsay rule contained in Texas Rules of Evidence Rules 803 and...

What is the SOL on the following charges in Oklahoma.

If the case has been filed in District Court, the statute of limitations does not apply.

Can detectives threaten with a polygraph?

Follow her attorney's advice. He knows exactly what he is doing. I often have recommended the same thing. The harder law enforcement tries to...