I was wondering if a 12.44a could be used for someone that was sentenced 2 months ago and had signed a plea bargain.

Generally, a motion for 12.44(a) (Tex. Penal Code Section 12.44(a)) is done at the time of sentencing. The court has the discretion to reduce the...

One of the standard terms and conditions of probation in the statue (Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42.12 Section 11(14) is to submit to...

Are driver's license suspensions reported to the probation office. The suspension itself, not violating the suspension.

The suspensions having happened for events near or before you were put on probation (if I understand your facts) should not affect your completion...

I had 2 assault family violence 2 different times over, 11 years since last offense and this time felony strangulation charge

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What can I do about the mistreatment of my child when he was arrested?

As a seventeen year old, he is considered an adult, not a juvenile. The family code will not apply to his situation. He needs a lawyer to review...

The arrest will show as a felony arrest. The Judgment should reflect that the final matter was reduced to a misdemeanor. If this was a Tex. Penal...

Deferred Adjudication and probation is over, now seeing "Order Dismissing Proceedings?"

The matter is probably not sealed and will probably still show up on a criminal history report. It should not show as a conviction. It may be...

. Prosecutor offer to dismiss the failure to identify, if I plea no cont

If the theft is a deferred adjudication it may be possible to seal the record. You really need to visit with an attorney who has the opportunity...

I'm on probation for boating while intoxicated and blew a violation today what do I say or do? Is violation worse than a fail?

NyQuil has alcohol. Read the information provided to you from your probation officer(s). NyQuil is a prohibited substance while on probation as...

When charged with theft does the state have to prove what it is that was stolen?

If I possess an item, that an officer does not know what it is, and you take it without my authority and were caught on a security camera taking...