Can someone charge me with contributing to minors weeks after a party even though it is not true.

Unfortunately yes, you can be charged with a criminal offense even if you are totally innocent. There certainly are a lot of facts that could...

How long will he have to sit in jail if this is his first time offense?

Aggravated Robbery in Texas has a punishment range of not less than five nor more than ninety-nine years or life in prison and a fine not to exceed...

Would like to fire my public defender, cannot afford a private attorney

Sorry friend, this ain't Burger King. You don't always get things your way in the criminal justice system. I know, your case is different and...

How can a person be convicted of murder and not have committed the actual murder?

Accomplice liability, complicity, aiding and abetting, law of parties... these are all words and phrases that describe potential liability for a...

Possession of a Controlled Substance in Texas is classified as a State Jail Felony. The punishment range for a State Jail Felony is not less than...

Shoplifting incident, do I need to pay the civil charges?

Did Wal-mart recover the merchandise? Was it still in the packaging and able to be put back on the shelf? Seems like they have been paid...

What is the sentence for first time offense of aggravated robbery when father puts you up to it and drugs you?

There is no way to predict the actual sentence he will receive. The punishment range on an aggravated robbery is not less than five years and not...

My siblings one 16 & other 15 got arrested for stealing at Walmart for merchandise worth $193. What happens in court?

Didn't you ask about this last night? There is a chance of pre-trial detention, the likelihood of jail is slim, fines will depend on the DA's...

I was arrested for thieft 50-500 no other convictions what is a normal punishment

This is a class B misdemeanor, punishment range is up to 180 days in the county jail and a fine not to exceed $2,000. Actual sentence and actual...

I was living in Florida and was convicted of a DUI, do I have a felony?

Most DUI's are misdemeanors for the first time. There are exceptions. For instance, Texas makes it a felony if you have a child passenger in the...