First, for criminal law purposes he is an adult at 17. Second, he could receive a ticket for not having a license and insurance along with the...

What can we expect if someone who has been sentenced for raping his girlfriend's younger sister, sister is now found dead?

It all depends on the need for the sister's testimony. Just because she can no longer be a witness doesn't mean the case will be dismissed. And...

What is the most cost effective way of expunging a criminal record in texas?

A petition has to be filed and a hearing done. The court costs alone are around $400 so you can expect to pay around $1,250- $1,500 in total.

I got a ticket dismissed from court and was advised to have it expunged. I talked to a few attorneys who want $1000.00 plus

That is a reasonable amount since the court costs alone are about $400. Theft is a crime of moral turpitude so you need to have it erased.

What kind of lawyer do i require for malicious prosecution

You will need a civil attorney but you could possibly open yourself up to refiling the criminal case.

How likely am I to succeed in pressing charges against a man for holding me against my will?

It sounds like you have already informed the police of the situation. It is up to the police to decide if the case will be filed.

It's almost been a year, can I report Domestic Violence?

The short answer is that it still can be reported. However, it would be unlikely that that the police will do anything with it. Now if he is...

Can a juvenile warrant send you to jail if I'm an adult

Yes, you are in violation of your juvenile probation. Hopefully, you will be able to continue on your juvenile probation since you are already on...

Do I need to pay a fine for shoplifting at Walmart?

This is a civil demand letter. It is true that Walmart could sue you in civil court, but the far greater chance is that they will not. This is...

A person is getting charged with assault with a deadly weapon. First time offender. What is the punishment for the crime?

The punishment for the crime can be up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. There are a lot of factors that will go into what type of offer...