I think Cynthia and Shannon may have missed something. The initial length of a misdemeanor probation in Texas is three years. So if you received...

Should one go ahead and get a lawyer if someone accused them of touching

If you're the accused, CPS is the last agency you should contact. If you're not the accused, though, and you learn of abuse, you may have a duty...

Is it legal for a 44 yo man to seduced a 17 yo girl in Texas?

The age of consent in Texas is 17; that is, a 17-year-old can legally consent to having sex with anyone, even a 44-year-old. So it is (barring any...

Texas rape with drunk 18 year old and sober 14 year old?

This question illustrates why it's better to talk to a creative lawyer who practices in the area where you might be accused, rather than someone...

Bail Bonds

Paul's right about the conflict. I would add that this is a matter you should discuss with someone other than the lawyer who proposes to both...

I received a deferred adjudication probation for selling unlabeled CD's. Im about to terminate and want a reduction.Any chance?

As Rosario and Paul note, since you pled guilty or no contest to a felony, you're stuck with a felony on your record. My colleague Rosario's...

How long will expungement take for a Class a misdemeanor conviction in Texas.

I have to disagree with Paul on one thing: a deferred adjudication does not require a no-contest plea. 180-days-probated-for-one-year sounds...

"Statutory rape" is sexual assault of a child (in Texas, under 17). There is no statute of limitations, in Texas, on statutory rape, and consent is...

How should I plead in a car accident case in which a DWI was issued to me?

"Not guilty."

Im 17 living in the state of Texas & My Boyfriend is 27 Is This Illegal?

One small correction to Paul's answer: as of 9/1/2007 there is no statute of limitations on sexual assault of a child, so if the government finds...