It depends on the language of the statute you are referring to. If you plead guilty to a deferred adjudication, you are not convicted of the...

How do I go about that situation?

This is a common misunderstanding. Police officers write 2 ozs because that is the maximum amount to be classified as a class B misdemeanor. They...

Now what? Hire a lawyer or am I done?

You need to contact the court and request records concerning the disposition of your case. This will allow you to confirm whether the case was in...

I have a theft case on my record, and I have been looking for ways to get it off.

If that is in fact what your lawyer told you he was incorrect. Had you taken a deferred adjudication you would have been eligible to file a...

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Max time for probation violation?

If your probation was a "straight" probation, as opposed to deferred adjudication, the maximum penalty for violating your probation is the length...

Are there specific qualifications in Denton County(Texas) to be approved for pre-trial diversion program for 1st time offender?

I am not particularly familiar with Denton County's qualifications, however there are certain qualifications for pretrial diversion that are common...

I caught a possession charge of Meth 1-4 grams but I think I was wrongfully arrested cause I for one was staying in a well known

In order to stop you and temporarily detain you to investigate a possible crime, the police need reasonable suspicion that you were committing a...

Occupational license in Dallas, Tx. I received 1 DUIs in Dallas and 1 in Hays County Texas in less than one year.

The law in Texas requires you to install an Interlock in your car if you've been arrested for DWI and you have a prior DWI conviction...so that...

Please Help" I'm 18 and trying to see what I can do to get this Class B Theft off my record.

The first thing you should do is call an attorney. In the alternative, you can read through Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal procedure on...

The truth is that it depends on which county your in, as the guidelines are different in every one. Either way, it's highly unlikely you will be...