When a defendant gets a bond forfeiture, the defendant is way outside do it yourself territory. A defendant with a bond forfeiture to deal with...

If I already have an active warrant for arrest, does that mean the magistrate already had a chance to enhance it, but didn't?

Magistrates do not decide what level offense you get charged with. Either the officer who swears out the complaint, or a prosecutor decide the...

How does a 20 yr felon get his gun rights back

Under the Federal Penal Code, convicted felons commit a felony when the possess firearms. To try to find a way to work around that for your...

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What you describe does not fit the flow of criminal cases in the parts of Texas in which I practice. You really should call one of the fine...

Can some get arrested for probation violation after probation is finished?

You need to discuss this with a reputable criminal defense lawyer in your area. Texas law is clear that in order for the prosecution to be...

If I have been on probation for 2 years and I don't have all of the money but most can I stay out of jail

The way this situation is handled varies widely from court to court. You might want to call one of the lawyers who is based in Brownwood and...

While the technical answer is that back time on a state jail is discretionary with the court unless denying it would put the total sentence over 2...

Do I need an attorney in court if I know I am pleading guilty?

The point of having an attorney is to see to it that your LEGAL rights are protected. As I have told clients for many years, the job of the...

In a rape case will the state pay for witnesses to be transported.

The prosecutor has funds available for transportation, hotel, meals, for out of town witnesses. The defense can apply to the court for similar...

I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN GET A DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF SPEEDY TRIAL

For a serious felony case, 15 months is seldom sufficient time for a speedy trial motion to succeed. However, I have learned over many years of...