Could i get case dropped or reduced

Do not plead guilty to a felony you didn't commit. Even if you complete deferred, you will be forever followed by this record. I wouldn't even...

Good question. The state can request a charge on a lesser included offense. If the defendant either agrees to the charge or fails to object, and...

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If his probation was deferred adjudication, he has not been convicted. If it was a straight probation it is regarded as a conviction. The district...

Have overwhelming new evidence that I am being over charged with state jail felony criminal mischief when it should be an A mis!

You have three possible claims: (1) Y ou are actually innocent of the felony charge; (2) Your lawyer provided ineffective assistance in not...

My boyfriend was arrested & charged with evading arrest w/vehicle and has prior felonies on his record could he get probation?

He is legally barred from receiving probation from a jury. The court may assess probation. If he goes to trial and realistically hopes to receive...

I was given 2 chances to find a lawyer and unable to do so and now I have court in the morning what should I do.

You may not have your bond forfeited for failing to hire a lawyer, but judges can make your life increasingly unpleasant with each passing...

I was arrested for shoplifting two weeks ago and was released on bail the next day after posting bond.

First off, be careful posting statements that could be construed as admissions of wrong doing. The state can subpoena these statements and use them...

My significant other just got sentence to 12 years. Is there any way we can get his sentence reduced?

Please tell us the offense of conviction, the court system in which the conviction occurred (state or federal) and the date sentence was imposed....

Daughter arrested for DUI. She now has non-issue appearance. What is this and what will happen there?

Non-issue settings occur early in the process. Your lawyer will be able to review the offense report and the case will be reset. Your lawyer...

What would be the maximum punishment for criminal mischief felony in harris county tx

Believe it or not, the maximum punishment is life in prison and a $10,000 fine. This punishment for this crime increases in line with the amount of...