Not now in almost all cases. The exception is very, very technical and I will not go into it here except to say it has to do with what lawyers call...

Lost my job due to being charged with welfare fraud first offense ?

Typically, first offenders who are willing to pay restitution, even if it's in monthly payments, end up getting probation. If a defendant has a...

If an assault "victim" is not allowed to write her own police statement, was the arrest still lawful and can the charges stand?

First of all, charges are not filed by private citizens. Prosecutors review cases and decide whether to prosecute in the trial court. For an...

I was charged with sexual asult of a minor and took a polygragh test also gave dna and passed both and now the aleged victim is

Next step should be to get a good criminal defense lawyer who is experienced in the defense of sexual assault of a minor cases. Unfortunately,...

Can a illegal immigrant get the deffered adjudication plea? He has an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (beer bottle)

I do hope the defendant in the case you are asking about also has a good immigration lawyer.

I am also a former prosecutor, and I respectfully partially disagree with Mr. Zimmerman, although I do not see defensive driving as likely. Reason...

If I've been convicted of felony did jail time am I eligible for exspungement

In Texas, a felony conviction cannot be expunged unless the defendant is pardoned.

What should you plead for a first time offense of shoplifting?

I agree with Ms. Jaggers. You may also want to consider that a theft charge is a serious matter, no matte how small the value of what was...

I have a question please help

Normally in Texas a defendant has to fill out a written application for a court appointed attorney before the court appoints one. Yes, it is...

They didn't ask how I plea first court date I just left

First, the only way to get a guilty plea entered is if the defense enters it. If the defendant says nothing either personally or through his or her...