Texas does not provide a right to a speedy trial by statute, but does recognize a federal constitutional right to a speedy trial. However, your...

I threw a cigarette out of the window of my truck. litering. it references health and safty 365.012 $220 fine, should i just pay

Most criminal defense lawyers offer a free initial consultation. Because the decision whether to simply pay a fine is a personal one for the...

My boyfriend recieved 20 years for violating a 5 yr probation in Jefferson County, (Beaumont) Texas. Is that legal?

If you truly believe that this was a case of racial injustice, you might contact the Texas NAACP. Without knowing more about the legal posture...

Once a criminal issue has been "expunged" from your record, what is actually there that could be used against a job applicant?

I was a bit surprised to see the words "his previous felony conviction" in reference to a case that was "expunged". Here's why: Under Texas law, a...

When they arrest you for a dwi in Texas how long can they keep you in jail without posting bail?

A person who qualifies as a "minor" under Texas criminal law should be being handled in the juvenile system. However, for purposes of criminal...

Can i get my criminal background sealed with a felony?

Texas does not have a general "sealing" law for criminal records. A conviction does not qualify to be expunged, and does not qualify for an...

What if someone can't bail a person out of jail

Texas law sets time limits beyond which the defendant must be given a bond that they can make IF THE STATE IS NOT READY FOR TRIAL. These time...

How long can you get for falling to identify yourself

Depending on what the specifics of the case are, as little as a fine, or as much as a year in county jail and a $4,000 fine.

How long does Waco Texas have to extradite an inmate in Tarrant County Texas?

This situation does not involve extradition. Extradition is where one state demands that a person be returned from another state, or where one...

Is falling to identify a felony or misdemeanor

Failure to identify is a misdemeanor under Texas law. Who put out the warrant does not change the level of the offense. If the warrant is for...