How does a preinditment hearing work?

In Texarkana, the pre-indictment hearings are an opportunity to resolve a case prior to being presented to a grand jury. Normally there are about...

Does it matter if my child was under the influence at the time she was sexually assaulted?

No, it does not matter. A fourteen year old is incapable of "consenting" to any sexual activity with a 33 year old. Penetration is not an issue...

Is my dui case strong enough to go to trial. My blood work results came back at .08

There is much more to determine the strength of a case for trial than what you have mentioned here. Things like how you appeared on any video or...

What is a probation requested status hearing and can I be arrested then?

There is a possibility of a sanction. It does not appear that a Motion to Revoke or Modify your probation has been filed. These settings can be a...

Unfortunately the answer is not under the current law. It doesn't matter if it is a felony or a misdemeanor, you can not get released from...

How can I purchase a firearm with a domestic violence charges misdemeanor more than 5 years ago

I just write to add that the restriction is a Federal Law. So it applies to all 50 states plus the U.S. Territories. Good Luck

At what point does my son need a lawyer?

The best advise is to hire an attorney well before you even talk to the police. Even admitting you know the complainant's name can be detrimental....

No, half-way house, YMCA or other re-entry programs do not provide credit for the serving of a sentence. While they may be a condition of...

My 19 year old brother was arrested for having 29 images of child pornography. He plead guilty and stated he needed help.

Generally no. Admitting to a crime does not "lessen the charges against him." It only secures a conviction. The prosecutor may make a better...

How much time will i do on a two year sentence if i have 18 months back time?

It will depend on how much credit the Court gives you in the Judgment. You are entitled to all pre-sentence incarceration EXCEPT that which was...