My sister was caught in an international bridge with an amount of marihuana that deserves a statal sentence.

Actually, there is no such thing as a "statal" sentence in Texas criminal law. Might you mean a bottom level felony, namely a "state jail"...

Does a 20+ year old deferred adjudication for DWI prevent parent from parent taught drivers Ed to their child?

Texas law has not permitted deferred adjudication for driving while intoxicated since 1983. For that reason, I am puzzled by your...

My bf was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. How much time can he get. First offense

Depending on the details of the case, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is either a 2nd degree felony or a 1st degree felony under Texas...

I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. It's been 6 months and nothing has happened. What are my options?

Texas DPS crime labs that test suspected drugs for prosecutors are back-logged. So, I am not surprised at a 6 month delay. May I suggest that...

Ms. Jaggers' comments are correct. When I served in the DA's office some years ago, I spent some time prosecuting MTR's. One of the hot button...

Can i get emancipated, but still be living with my guardian i have curently?

I am sorry you are going through this. However, believe it or not, this is really a family law question. So, I am going to move it to that part...

Want more info on how I was wrongfully charged when I had nothing to do with what decisions a person makes.

As part of the criminal court process, the defense has a right to what is called "discovery", which basically means information from the prosecutor...

I am currently on 5 years deffered probation for POCS and failed a UA and i havent used . been sober 9 months

I agree with Ms. Jaggers. I would add that when you get a lawyer, discuss getting a "hair" test privately. Tests arranged by criminal...

Do I need a to get a lawyer for a citation for theft under $50?

Do you need a lawyer? YES! Think you can't afford one? You need to talk with a few before you conclude you can't afford one. Most take...

What are the penalties for embezzlement in texas?

Texas law does not provide a separate criminal offense called "embezzlement". Under Texas law, embezzlement is prosecuted as theft. For theft of...