My wife was just arrested for drinking and driving late tonight and is being held over night what is our next move.

Your wife needs to consult a DWI defense lawyer as soon as she can after release from jail. If you can't get her out, get a good DWI defense lawyer...

What charges will he likely face in Texas for this situation?

Violent sexual assault is normally a first degree felony in Texas. Penalty range 5-99 years or life plus a fine of up to $10 thousand. That's with...

My friend is on parole , he was picked up by DEA and now in prison with USM HOLD , what does this mean

I agree with Mr. Kormanik. This looks like a US Marshall hold has been placed on your friend. That suggests that your friend has business with...

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HELP me and my cousin was accused of burglary of a building

I agree with Ms. Jaggers. Just because one defendant pleads guilty does not mean the other has to do that. The prosecutor still has to prove the...

Yes, a defendant charged with theft because of embezzling money can go to jail. You need to consult a good criminal defense lawyer NOW.

Recieved citation for running a red light in Austin, TX. When I entered the intersection, the light was yellow,

Get a traffic ticket lawyer.

Can I receive a full pardon for my 3rd Degree Felony?

Every case is different. So, best thing to do is consult with a criminal defense lawyer in your area who handles pardon applications. However,...

There is no time limit on how far back the prosecutor can go to get to a final felony conviction to use for enhancement purposes. Enhancements...

What sentence could he get? Montgomery County,TX

Mr. Bloomquist is correct. I would add that if it is charged as possession with intent to distribute that the penalty range goes up to 5-99...

Ok me and my cousin went in for the same thing false burglary of a building. about one month ago I bonded two weeks before him

No way to know without looking at the court's files on ya'll's cases.