Can we press charges on someone for making false accusations of indecency with a child? And what could those punishments be.

A person who makes a false report to a peacce officer commits an offense in Texas. So does a person who lies under oath in either testimony or...

I just moved to Texas and am wondering what types of unexpected legal problems I could accidentally face.

One is failure to slow down when passing workers and emergency vehicles on the side of the road. But, contrary to what you may have heard, police...

One pill of hydrocodone and one grinder; what are the exact charges?

The prosecutor determines the exact charges which can vary depending on the circumstances. for example, is this in the context of personal use or...

What are our legal responsibilities in this case?

Not enough information to answer this question. And, to tell us enough on Avvo might be a bad idea. Please contact a criminal defense lawyer in...

My boyfriend will be graduating marine boot camp in october in san diego cal. Would it be safer to fly or drive there?

No offense, but this is a very strange question. Is it safer to fly or drive? I don't know the statistics on car crashes and plane crashes. I have...

Do I really need an attorney to ask the judge to remove an interlock from probation?

You are not required to have a lawyer for this. However, as a probationer with one violation oh their record, you don't have alot of credibiity to...

How do you get a court date reset for criminal mischief

You should be looking for a criminal defense lawyer now. If this is a misdemeanor, you should be able to find one in your area for somewhere...

You need to see a good criminal defense lawyer NOW. Theft is not a charge to take lightly, even if it is a small amount. Wal-mart may still call...

How to get rid of my felony from my record?

If you were convicted of a felony, whether you received a state jail / prison sentence or probation, you do not qualify for expunction. If you...

There are time limits under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 17.151, on how long a person can be held in jail awaiting trial if the...