Unless a defendant intends to represent himself or herself or is hiring a lawyer, the answer is NONE. A defendant can ask that his or her court...

Can a person charged with man/del c/s u 28grm- pg 3/4 and del/man c/s- 4 200g at the same time?

Your husband is facing serious criminal charges. He needs the very best criminal defense lawyer he can get. What you can do to help is to...

How to find good criminal appeal lawyer

Let me chime in on the legal fees thing. A properly prepared appeal often takes a lawyer 100 or more hours. The court reporter's record must be...

Do I need a lawyer or could I get my DWI charge dumped on my own

DWI defense is a scientifically and legally complicated thing. Just because you have a right to defend your own case does not make it a good...

What determines an habitial criminal with 2 prison terms in prison and has 2 felony charges one for burgler of habitat and an

In order for a 3rd degree felony or higher to become an habitual criminal case, the defendant must have been down to prison, come back, got another...

Ms. Jaggers is correct as a general rule. However, almost anything is waivable in Texas criminal practice. For example, a defendant could...

Any reason why i cant turn myself in & do a walkthrough with a bondsman like celebrities, on an active class A misdemeanor?

I will leave the details of Dallas County to Ms. Jaggers. Generally speaking, if a celebrity is processed faster it seems to me that is due to...

Can a guy who is 20 years old date a girl who is 16 years old?

While a 4 year age gap between a man and a woman does not raise eyebrows, a 20 year old man dating a 16 year old child almost always does attract...

Im in deportation proccedings

Hopefully you have an immigration lawyer representing you. If you do not, I would suggest Thomas Esparza in Austin. There are also several good...

What happens in any given criminal case depends on the strength of the evidence against the defendant and the attitudes of the prosecutor, the...