WHAT PROOF DOES THE STATE NEED TO SHOW YOU HAVE A MILITARY CONVICTION. FRIEND WAS LOCKED UP FOR A YEAR IN MILITARY PRISON

Without having access to the details of the state's case as well interviewing the defendant, it would be foolhardy for a criminal defense lawyer to...

What is the penalty in Texas for possession of a controlled substance that is more than 1 gram and less than 4 grams?

Simple possession of a penalty group #1 controlled substance in an amount of at least one but less than four grams, with no prior felony criminal...

Can a non-attorney make a deal with a district attorney?

Texas law requires that a person have a law license to practice law. Making a deal with the DA is practicing law. There is an exception if a person...

Self defense is provided for in the Texas Penal Code, Section 9.31. Use of deadly force to protect oneself falls under Texas Penal Code, Section...

I am male and was raped by another male. I found out that he raped a woman and I threatened to call the police.

A horrifying experience. Without knowing the people involved, I really can't evaluate his credibility. However, as a rape victim, you should...

How to translate Ohio charge into Texas charge

Hard to say without having the statute from Ohio in front of me to compare with the statute from Texas, and without knowing what the charge...

I got caught stealing from Wal Mart, about $55 worth of merchandise. Will a cop come to my home or can wal mart sue me?

If you were 17 or older when this happened, you are an adult for criminal court purposes. The case would be handled in the same court as if you...

Where can I find a pro-bono lawyer in Houston TX?

The place to start to find a pro bono attorney for your brother is to take advantage of the free first consultation policy of many criminal defense...

What does it if a judge is going to put my case in the courts docket

A court's "docket" the way the word is used here is simply its calendar of pending cases that are scheduled for a court date. Sounds like the...

In a case involving road rage, is an investigating officer required to include both party's statements in an incident report?

What the officer includes in a report is up to the officer and the policy of the department he or she works for.