Son held 3 months past release date in Dallas Cty jail due to county court clerks error. How do we get compensation?

I am not clear on the facts. I agree with my colleague that your son may have a civil rights claim against the Dallas County, assuming he was...

Is there a statue of limitations on a dwi

Two years to file formal charge. If, however, you mean you have been charged, but it had been two years and you are still waiting on a trial, then...

Arrested because my vehicle had warrants?

On the failure to ID, the short answer is you violated the law. An officer, reasonable suspicion, can require that you identiy yourself. On the...

I think the more important question is what, not who. What are the specific allegations being made? I agree with my colleague, though. Assuming...

My husband is threatening me to drop contempt charges against him. I know it's wrong but is it extortion?

Do you have temporary orders in place? If so, included in the standard language is a requirement not to threaten the other party. Under your...

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In Texas, what if charging documents contain factual errors?

I am unclear what you mean by "blue sheets" and "complaints." Assuming you mean the indictment and the complaint proceeding the indictment, if the...

In Texas how long does the court appointed attorney have to contact you if your still in jail

Under the Fair Defense Act, an appointed lawyer is supposed to see the client as soon as practicable but not later than 24 hours from the time of...

Can we wait to have our uncontested divorce finalized past the 60 waiting period?

The short answer to your question is yes. The 60 day waiting period is just that - a waiting period. In other words, you must wait 60 days before...

I've never heard of any such order. It sounds like a description of a matter used locally for Galvestom County purposes. Without knowing more,...

Can anyone tell me if this is a 3g offense..or how i can find out

No. It is not an aggravated (3g) offense. See Tex. Code Crim. P. art. 42.12, sec. 3g.