What family members have the right to decide if a case gets pleaded out or not?

Assuming there is a plea offer, the decision whether to accept a plea bargain or reject it and go to trial rests with the defendant alone.

Does an officer have to offer the breath test at the scene for BWI?

Yes, if the officer believed probable cause existed that you were intoxicated while boating. Scientific evidence of blood alcohol concentration is...

I am a registered sex offender, sentenced to 6yr misdemeanor for child pornography, wife and I are separating can I retain cust?

This question is best addressed in the family law section. The nature of your crime could certainly raise concerns regarding your case for...

My daughters dad assaulted her and was charged with assault on a female. My dtr used a coffee mug to get him off of her.

It appears the officer(s) determined probable cause existed to arrest dad for assault. Daughter's use of force to defend herself afterwards could...

What can I expect for charges of possession of class 3 controlled substance. First of fence. Never been in trouble before.

Having no criminal history certainly works to your benefit. Contact a local lawyer in your jurisdiction. Good luck.

This would be an excellent question to address to your attorney who represented you on the DUI. He or she may be able to petition the judge for an...

Is it possible to get a sentence overturned or reduced or possible alternative sentence if a person was not read their Miranda

What Mr. Sachs said. Also three years is quite a while to wait. Address your concerns to a local appellate attorney should you choose to pursue this.

How long does pleading guilty to a violation of a 245.01 stay on your record, even if it's a first time offense?

Pay for lawyer and try to avoid a conviction, if that's important to you. Good luck.

Can I get any kind of compensation from the time and pain of what happened

It sounds like you were being treated in a hospital for injuries. This is what hospitals are for. It just so happens that you were also under...

If a class A Misdemeanor is pardoned, can it be expunged in the state of Texas?

At the very least it sounds like you should be eligible for a non disclosure order, depending on the type of offense. As for an expunction of a...