A pretrial diversion dismissal will show up on your background check unless you get it expunged. You should be eligible now to file for expunction,...

Help. What will my background show to my employer? I go my conditional job offer

It's hard to say without looking up your case. If you got deferred and it was dismissed after you successfully completed it, then you still need...

Since a deferred adjudication is not a felony conviction, you can possess a gun in your home under both federal and state law.

What would be the charges for a first time offender with no record for assault on a family member?

You need to hire a criminal defense attorney, preferably one with experience in family violence cases, to defend you. Even if your wife did not...

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My son is in jail for manufacturing of a control substance intent to deliver. And this is his 1st offense. I need an attorney.

Start using the AVVO site to look around. Call several attorneys and get quotes from them. There are plenty good attorneys, including myself, who...

They may drug test you. It depends on the court. You'll need a lawyer to advise you, but with no history or aggravating cirumstances, they will...

If you took a deferred adjudication for an assault family member, it cannot be sealed. Any affirmative finding of family violence prevents your...

What are our next steps!? Need lawyer right away!

Start researching and calling defense attorneys to represent your boyfriend. Ask them what type of cases they take, how long they've been...

I had very stupidly stolen from Walmart with a couple of friends. Value($120-$130) first time offender. Can I face jail time ?

Jail time is always possible but very unlikely for a first time offender. Unless the facts of your case are really unusual, you'll be eligible for...