Criminal record or no

I agree with Mr. Walcutt's thorough response.

Can my mom be charged with criminal mischief is she broke a wndow unintensionaly?

If there was no intent, then there was no crime. Accidents happen. As far as getting charged, folks get charged with things they are not guilty...

I'm in need of a lawyer. I'm wanted to ask for a early release from my probation can anyone help?

It really depends on what you were charged with and how long you were placed on probation. Generally, however, your chances are pretty good at...

How do you find out if there is a warrant out for your arrest?

I normally just contact the local Sheriff's Office or local police department to find out if there is a warrant or not. They should easily be able...

Is it normal not to hear from your lawyer very often when you get a DWI?

Attorneys will often not contact a client unless there is something that needs to be discussed. Cases can take a long time depending on where the...

17 year old shoplifting

Every attorney I know tells their clients to ignore these civil demand letters after shoplifting cases. None of them has ever had their client get...

If charges were pressed on my husband and then they were dropped can the state press charges.

Mr. Karman is correct. The District Attorney is the one pressing charges, not the "victim." It does not really matter whether the "victim" wants...

What happens if im not read my rights in a misdemeaner drug case?

Police officers do not have to read suspects their rights unless they want to question them. If the police want to interrogate someone, they must...

Can cops lawfully run random license plate checks

Yes. You have no expectation of privacy when it comes to your license plate. The information is public and the police officers can access that...

I agree with the other contributors. Under Texas law, a felon cannot own or possess a firearm for 5 years. After that, under state law, a felon may...