What is the new bill that was passed allowing inmates to be released after serving 80% of their time?

I believe you are referring to House Bill 2649. This applies only to State jail felonies. It allows for 20% good conduct time to be awarded, thus...

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Wife is locked up in Travis County Jail for probation violation. Court is on Friday, what are her best chances for release.

That depends heavily on the facts and the Judge. Hire an attorney or have the one who handled her case appear. Be prepared to document her finances...

What happens when the wrong time is placed on a traffic citation?

First, the time on the ticket is a mistake, but it doesn't make the ticket invalid. It is cured by the cop saying, "I put the wrong time. It was...

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As an attorney in Fort Worth, I can assure you that "highly unlikely" is a very optimistic answer.

Going to court I don't know what to expect

Theft of $738 is a Class A Misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail. So yes, there is a very real possibility that you might go to...

SHE RETURNED BACK THE MAKEUP AND KNOW BEING OWED A 200 FINE OR GOING TO CIVIL COURT

Nothing that happens in civil court will affect her record. If the fine is being requested by the store, do not pay it. This is a civil demand...

I was recently released from probation early but am going back to court for a different offence so can they drug test me

Yes.

Yes, you may get a State ID. Also, yes, you may be arrested. Often, a person with warrants (especially minor ones) will not be picked up at the...

Be prepared for either an ETG (urine) or saliva (oral swab) test.

Inconsistencies can easily be fixed by an officer testifying, but it does look bad. If you're hoping to get the ticket dismissed on legal grounds...