HOU, TX- Can an "exparte" offense be brought up in a later offense proceeding? Will the new offense sentencing be more severe?

Prior bad acts and offenses can be admited at the punishment phase of a trial. They do not have to be convictions to be admitted. The Texas Code...

How long can My fiance sit in Jail before receiving a court date?

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17.151 provides that the Defendant is eligible for a bond he can afford if the state is not ready for...

Can you OR out for larceny?

The simple answer is yes in some cases.

Do they have probable cause

Smelled Weed but didn't find any? If he truly did smell weed then he might have had probable cause. Did he say he smelled burning weed or raw...

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I'm about to be 18 and still in high school, so can I move out with out my parent being able to keep me there?

If you are unsafe and under threat of physical harm, you may want to seek assistance from the State to provide a save living environment. Good Luck

It's been two weeks and still haven't filed to DA. License wasn't taken and car wasn't towed at time of arrest?

Possibly! While I would expect the officer to have a story about why he pulled you over in his reports, the reason you have not been filed on is...

How do I present evidence to my case

Evidence is presented to a COURT at a hearing or TRIAL and pursuant to the rules of evidence. Typically evidence is presented through the...

My first hearing is tomorrow.. It's called an Attorney Status Hearing. Can you tell me what will happen at this time.

Have you tried to hire private counsel? Were the quotes too large for you to afford? Do you have any assets you can sell to pay for counsel? The...

If she has THREE PRIOR SEQUENTIAL felony convictions they can use the Habitual Offender punishment enhancement to get a 25 year minimum sentence. ...

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Can I sue the county for slander, because I cant get a job now?

Can you sue? Sure! will you be successful? Most likely not. The finding of probable cause from the Grand Jury insulates them from prosecuting...