Contacting "Complaining Witness"

Under no circumstances should you contact the complaining witness directly. Nor should you contact him/her indirectly - through family/friends. ...

How long before you can be indicted while out on bond?

The Statute of Limitations for a felony drug charge is generally three (3) years from the date of the offense. The State has that amount of time...

If a illegal immigrant was found guilty for aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the age of 13 and was given 25 years

the amount of time served on a sentence is largely up to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division. While there are some...

In home caregive, 3rd degree theft of a vunerable adult.

generally, punishment for theft offenses is determined by the amount stolen. For a theft of $300, you could be charged with a Class B Misdemeanor,...

If you have a first degree theft a 3rd degree bulgary fugitive from justice and probation violation what will the sentence be?

First degree theft in Texas is punishable by confinement in prison for any term between 5 to 99 years, or Life in Prison. There is also a fine up...

the answer to your question may be found in article 55.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. A person may have "all recordsand files"...

How would i go about filing a motion for non disclosure for a misdemeanor in Rockwall, TX

Texas Government Code section 411.081 answers your question. You are entitled to an order of non-disclosure if you were placed on deferred...

Texas juvenile criminal code

Generally speaking, it is a bad idea for the alleged victim to stay in contact with the potential defendants, especially in an assault situation. ...

Juvenile accused of stealing

Anytime police are involved there is risk involved. In Texas, a juvenile accused of theft can be taken into juvenile custody and held up to 48...

Criminal indictment and info and ad hoc term

Generally, if an Indictment fails to put the accused on notice of the elements the State must prove, then it is defective and may be subject to a...