I have to go to court for a theft-by-check for 180.00 dollars. Do i need a lawyer for this and if I do, do you know of any?

I would suggest retaining the services of an attorney. Theft by check in that amount is considered a class B misdemeanor in Texas. A class B...

Can a person be convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the state of texas for testing negative for alcohol for texas limits

yes, he can be charged with a negative breath test result. They could try to proceed on the theory that he was intoxicated as a result of consuming...

Is this statutory rape?

The agree with the previous answer. The age of consent in Texas is 17. I am not aware of any offenses you could be charged with off the top of my...

If you are offered deferred adjudication with a not guilty if you complete probation, will it still show up on your record

Successful completion of a deferred adjudication does not mean the record is removed. Deferred Adjudication is basically a probation, where the...

Definition of Night...

The definition of nighttime is in the Texas Transportation Code § 541.401. Under that section, "Nighttime" means the period beginning one-half...

Here is the law on Criminal Trespass in Texas that is relevant to your situation: Sec. 30.05. CRIMINAL TRESPASS. (a) A person commits an...

Class A Misdameanor what kind of time am I facing or what king of fime will it be?

I would agree with Mr. Walcutt. Possession of marijuana in the amount of 0-2 ounces is a class B misdemeanor, 2-4 ounces is a class A...

My daughter is in jail for aggrevated robbery/w deadly weapon.

if you hire an attorney for your daughter, they may be able to get the bond reduced, but there is no guarantee. The amount of time is really...

Can I get in trouble... what's the worst that can happen to me... Please, Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, you can get into trouble. Insurance fraud, forgery, and ID theft are some of the offenses that come to mind. Worst thing that can happen...

DUI / drivers license suspension

The first thing that people need to be aware of when they are arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Texas is that they really have...