Should I seek to suppress the evidence or take a plea bargain of deferred probation?

Tough call. Determining whether your seizure and temporary detention there at the roadside will take into consideration many factors. In addition...

Do Texas prisons give back time for the time an offender had an in-home breath monitoring during probation?

I suppose to some having to abstain from alcohol may feel like being in jail - but the answer is NO, you only get credit for the time you spend...

Possession of drug paraphernalia. Given a court date and citation. What can I expect as an alleged first-time offender?

Your best bet at either beating the charge or negotiating a disposition that will keep it off your record is to hire an attorney. In your...

Texas healthcare employment law misdemeanor marijuana conviction 11 years ago

Under section 20.05(a)(4) of the Texas business and commerce code, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from reporting a record of arrest,...

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I am involved in a theft case in which some of the items I am being charged were purchased and i have the receipt. is there any

Your attorney could file a motion to return the seized property and attach the reciept to the motion - However, the more pressing concern should...

I agree with the previous answer - in my experience you are usually tested that day. However, let me warn you, depending on the type of drug test,...

Do I need a lawyer if I am facing ultimately wrongful charges for possession of marijuana (0-2 oz)?

Quite honestly, the analogy I always give people about whether they can effectively represent themselves is this: Imagine you have a tooth that...

How long must I wait after pretrial diversion for a class B theft misdemeanor to expunged my case?

In Harris County, most pre-trial diversion contracts contain a provision saying that you agree to not seek an expunction for 1 - 2 years (Most...

What can I do with no work done from my lawyer? He has had three months and has given me nothing. I need specifics

Some attorneys are excellent, but not the best at client communications. Or, he could be doing a good job for you and there is nothing to tell...

Is there a stage limits on theft?

The statute of limitations (which I am assuming you are referring to) for a felony is 3 years. However, the statute of limitations is tolled (put...