I have been ordered by a Texas court to destroy all of my photos taken while trespassing. Am I not protected under federal law?

You should more carefully read things that you sign. If that was part of the conditions of your probation, then yes, they absolutely can require...

Who can I call to have the hold lifted my husband was picked up on a new charge and only had two weeks left before he discharged

Do you mean a parole hold? If there was a motion to revoke his parole based on the new criminal charges, he will have to wait until either the...

Do I need to disclose DWI arrest that was dismissed via pre-trial diversion?

Yes you do. Unless it has been expunged, any state licensing authority will find it when they look up your criminal history.

Can I own a firearm while on deferred probation ?

Probably not. Every probation agreement I have seen requires you to not own firearms. Look at the terms of your probation.

If you are a first time offender, you probably will be offered probation, but each case is unique. You also would be required to plead guilty -...

Certainly. It may take some time, but it will happen. I would start lining up an attorney for his parole revocation in California.

What if u really can't afford a lawyer

If he is in custody and cannot afford bail, the court should appoint an attorney. If on bond, and he has assets he can sell to afford an attorney,...

Yes, most likely it has been issued and he needs to turn himself in. A bond may be issued if his attorney approaches the judge and requests it. ...

When you abscond (run), you stop getting credit for the time you are on probation. As long as they filed a motion to revoke the probation some...

How long of a sentence will somebody serve if they have been charged with these two crimes?

On the drug case, 2-20 years, 2-20 years ln the escape charge. He may be eligible for probation or not...the prosecution would have to agree, or...