Recanting testimony

Before you do anything else - talk to a criminal defense lawyer. I understand that you want to do the right thing and tell the truth, and you...

Texas court ordered $10,000 fine against man convicted of murder, what's the fine for?

Any felony of the third degree or higher in Texas is punishable by imprisonment in TDCJ, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The least serious...

If you have a new lawyer how long can the judge give her to review my case

Let me be sure I understand your question. Was the offense in Tennessee? If so, you should probably ask a Tennessee lawyer, as you are dealing...

Can absent father get his son's after he has been out of their lives 12yrs?

This is a complex question. The short answer is that having been previously incarcerated, in itself, will not necessarily prevent a father from...

El Paso Texas, Pro Bono association number? Or pro bono help for custody mod?

I would suggest contacting Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid at (915) 585-5100. You can find them on the web at http://www.trla.org. Depending upon...

If one who hasn't been charged with a crime leaves the state temporarily without intent of fleeing prosecution,is the SOL tolled

What an interesting question! Based on the plain wording of Chapter 12, Code of Criminal Procedure, it does not appear to matter why John Doe was...

The statute of limitations begins to run from the date of the offense. The limitations period would depend upon the particular offense. The Texas...

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Iam on deffered ajudication for a class b misd for theft under 55$, have not completed comm. service, will this land me in jail?

If a motion to adjudicate guilt is filed, the trial judge basically has 3 options: 1. Take no action; allow you to remain on deferred adjudication...