How long do they have to indite you from the time you got charged on a drug charge in texas

Once a person is arrested on a felony, the Grand Jury must vote to indict ["true bill"] or no bill that case. Thus the prosecutor must present the...

Is it possible for the police to file a DWI on you without ever arresting you or giving you papers?

You should try to obtain a copy of your hospital records. [I am not clear whether the police took you to the hospital at your request or at their...

DWI Arrest in Texas – How does probable cause work?

Failure to maintain a single lane is a violation of the Texas Transportation Code. Police officers can pull someone over to investigate this...

If he received pen time or a straight probation in his prior felony possession of a controlled substance case, he is no longer eligible for...

When a defendant has a prior DWI conviction, Texas law requires interlock as a condition of pretrial bond. Your bondsman and attorney will verify...

What kind of time can my boyfriend serve for violating deferred adjudication probation?

Both charges are Class A misdemeanors. The maximum sentence would be one year in the county jail. "Deferred probation" means that he pled...

I've had 3 tickets int the past 5 months. I already have defererred adjudification and I've already taken defensive driving.HELP

Are all three tickets in the same municipal court (eg. all in Arlington or all in Hurst)? If not, it is likely one court does not realize you have...

Can I still file sexual assault charges if the victim is 17 now but this happen when she was 14 years of age

In Texas you can make a report of sexual assault of a child up to 10 year past the child's 18th birthday. Often there is not witness or physical...

Can a repeat offender/parole violater recieve a reduced sentence or am I wasting my time?

The criminal laws of Texas do not prohibit a repeat offender/parolee from receiving a reduced sentence. Plea bargains (where a defendant pleads...

Do I need to get a lawyer for a charge of indencent exposure for urinating in public? It was dark at a closed gas station

You may qualify for an appointed atty if you are indigent. If you fail to appear in court when scheduled, a warrant for your arrest may be issued....