Can you be convicted if the only evidence is the victims statement?

Yes, a person could be convicted based only on a witness's statement. Anyone charged with this needs a criminal defense lawyer representing them....

What generally happens when a Defendant files a Plea to the Jurisdiction and Motion for Summary Judgment together?

Yes, a plea to the jurisdiction can be included in a motion for summary judgment. If the motion has been set for a hearing, the judge likely...

Evading arrest in a vehicle is a third degree felony which means it is punishable by imprisonment for not less than two years and not more than 10...

Should the prosecutor let the def-attorney know about the day of presenting evidence to the grand jury for indicting the person?

Prosecutors in Texas are now more open to allowing defense attorneys to provide evidence for grand juries to consider, but this is not a right and...

If both parties verbally agree to fight on video, can the losing person still charge you with assault?

The DA is the one who decides whether charges are pressed, not the alleged victim. The short answer here is that either one of you could be charged...

My son got caught with DWI he said he only had 2 beers and less than 2 oz of marijuana?

No one can tell you what will happen with your son's case. If he is under 21, then he might be charged with DUI which is a Class C misdemeanor. If...

Can I get a class a misdemeanor off my record?

If you were convicted then you cannot do anything about it. If your case was dismissed after completing a period of deferred adjudication, then you...

Does state still have a case?

The parents will not be able to just make the charges go away, the decision is up to the prosecutors. The son needs an attorney, he shouldn't talk...

In Texas can a state court Judge hold a hearing and issue a order to remand a case from Federal Court back to State court

When a case is removed to federal court, the state court loses jurisdiction, so the state court should not be making any rulings. Did you also file...

Assault includes threatening a person with imminent bodily injury, you don't have to actually touch them. Using or displaying a deadly weapon means...