The others are right. If your case was, in fact, dismissed, then you were not convicted. The only thing I could add is this. If your case was in...

What is the penalty for violating probation terms on 1st DWI conviction?

The entire range of punishment will be open to the judge. That could mean different things, depending on the facts of the DWI. If the DWI had a...

Did I break the law ?

There is no statewide curfew for minors in Texas as far as I know (others here, please correct me if I'm wrong). Maybe you researched the city of...

First time crime offense

You should definitely make bond if you can. If you don't you'll stay in jail until the case is resolved. An excellent criminal attorney will...

Unfortunately, from the information you've given here it's impossible to give you an answer. It sounds like what happened, in legal terms, is that...

Should I be worried?

First, unfortunately, in Texas, the legal age of majority for criminal responsibility is 17. In other words, for criminal stuff, you're an...

How long or what the time served for 5,000.00 bond of burglary of a building?

I tell all of my clients that the single most important thing you can do to improve the outcome of your case (besides hiring an excellent lawyer,...

How can I remove old criminal information from my background?

The only thing I would add to the answers already posted is that there are--legally speaking--two additional remedies for convictions. The first...

Do I need a criminal deffence lawyer

Yes. Your friend absolutely needs a lawyer. And your friends should respectfully decline saying anything to law enforcement. What they say on TV...

First of all, don't worry. Nobody ever added a single day to their life by worrying. Second, hire a lawyer. Many lawyers (myself included) offer...