I just purchased a used vehicle and the service passenger air bag light is on -is this item mandatory by law?

An airbag, unlike seatbelts, are not a required part of a Texas inspection. This airbag light would not prevent it passing inspection.

Tennessee suspended my driving license

Probably because both states are in the Interstate Compact that recognizes each others license suspensions. This is to prevent people from going...

What should I do with a civil demand letter from Walmart asking for $150.

Texas has a civil statute that allows this request from retailers who have been victims of theft. However, in 21 years of practicing criminal law...

If you have had prior convictions and are on parole can you get probation for a charge

Yes he could but the bigger issue may be a parole violation if he was to plea to the new charge.

My ex-husband accused me of domestic violence. I was arrested but the case was dismissed. Now I want to apply to expunge

You will have to wait two years from the date of offense and you do not count the time from the date of filing until date of dismissal.

How can I get a non-disclosure on possession of marijuana with deferred adjudication?

File a non disclosure in the county court in which you received the deferred. Remember, non disclosures are discretionary with the judge and not a...

Messed up my prob. and agreed to SAFPF now i've changed my mind and am not going to turn myself in. Im interested in a timeline

It sounds like you signed and agreed to amended conditions of community supervision. By not reporting you have violated that and the community...

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If i was picked up for a warrant on the side of a well traveled road and they found a switchblade pocket knife on the ground on

This would require proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you possessed it (and that it was in fact a switchblade under Texas law) to get a...

Is it legal for a cop to charge a passenger of a vehicle with possesion of a controlled substance found in the passenger's seat?

Police frequently charge people in this situation. If they can articulate probable cause they can arrest. Probable cause is very subjective. It...

If I expunge my DUI in Texas will it still show I have a refusal on my driving report, I was found Not Guilty.

Actually there is a provision in our law where you can send DPS your not guilty judgment and they are required to take it off the driving record. ...