D.P.S. is listed in the Department of Transportation, and this Dept. is listed under Federal agencies, so - Federal?

The DPS, which stands for Texas Department of Public Safety, is a Texas state agency. The TEXAS Department of Transportation is a Texas state...

Judicial procedure for domestic violence case.

The plain truth about domestic violence cases in most places I practice in Texas is that the prosecutor will not drop a case because the alleged...

If I Have A Blue Warrant For A Misdemaenor theft In Another County Will It Show On Background Checks For Jobs?

A "blue warrant" in Texas criminal law means a parole revocation warrant. That would mean a felony. However, if law enforcement does a background...

Howcan a murderer or child molester or rapist get bond but someone with a level 7 Federal charge be denied?

Not everyone charged with murder, rape, or child molestation ends up being convicted. Of course, that is also true of people charged with federal...

This sounds like a misdemeanor theft case. Your husband should consult a good criminal defense lawyer ASAP. There are many in the Austin area. May...

I accused my stepfather of molestation & he has been in prison for 4 years, can i drop the charges & he be released?

I agree with Mr. Hudson. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer. In a situation like this, I would suggest a lawyer who handles sex...

Does not the constitution say that all persons charged with a crime has the right to bond?

While federal law favors pre-trial release, a federal magistrate or federal judge considering bond is not required to grant pre-trial release. Bond...

Under Texas law, "diversion" and "deferred prosecution" generally refer to programs in which a person goes through some counseling, does community...

If a person does not turn themselves in on an arranged date after sentencing can more charges be filed in texas?

You need to discuss this with a criminal defense lawyer. May I recommend Richard Davis in Burnet. We can start with contempt of court, if the judge...

I received a letter from the Law Offices of Palmer, Reifler & Associates, P.A. to pay a civil demand of $150. Should I pay it?

This case involves a juvenile. Any juvenile defense lawyers out there? You should talk with a lawyer who handles both juvenile and adult criminal...