Can he be convicted of statutory rape?

Texas does not typically have a proceeding called a "preliminary hearing", although I suppose a Texas court might set up some sort of a pre-trial...

The meaning of "status conference" depends on which court you are in. This is a phrase that an experienced criminal defense attorney in the city...

Is it permissible to be a witness while being under the influence of alcohol when witnessing a crime.

Yes. An person who was intoxicated when they witnessed a crime can be called as a witness. The defense attorney can cross-examine the witness about...

Child Abandonment Laws(left child in home

You need to consult a criminal defene lawyer ASAP. You have received a letter from POLICE telling you that a JURY is going to decide. This sounds...

When reviewed by tdcj parole board do they take good time served into consideration

On non-aggravated sentences, good time is considered in determining when an inmate has enough time to become parole eligible. However, even when an...

Can I get out of country for 2 week when i'm on probation and waiting for court date? I have charge class b misdemeanor.

You need to read your probation conditions very carefully. Most restrict a person to a particular county or to the State of Texas. However,...

Will leaving state effect a prosecutor and judges decision in a probation revocation hearing?

Running is a bad idea.

If you have wreck and go to the hospital and your blood test is positive for alchloe and u don't go the jail then cannu go later

Yes, if the prosecutor decides to bring charges.

How do I fire a lawyer and get refund?

I appreciate your frustration. However, paying the fee does not make a person the attorney's client if the fee is paid for another person. In the...

Inability to pay money due on probation is a problem that comes up a great deal. Inability to pay probation fees because of just not having the...