How long will I be in jail before I can ask for a public defender?

1) How long before I get to see the judge after I turn myself in? - That depends on the County...in Harris County, Texas it takes less than a week...

Can we get a terroristic threat off my sons record?

Yes, it may be possible to get this removed from his public criminal record in Texas. If you son received deferred adjudication and succesfully...

Criminal defense attorney

Your friend is presumed to be innocent. Thus, if the prosecutor does not dismiss the charges he MUST take the case to trial. The problem is that...

What can I do? My 14 yr old is charged with selling marijuana at school. He's never been in trouble before.

The obvious answer is hire a criminal defense attorney to represent your son. Your son is presumed innocent. Therefore, it is up to the State to...

If at an Arreignment if you are a first time offender and you take a plea bargin will you get sentenced then?

There are several factors that would determine if that would happen. A lot depends on the prosecutor, and the court. Please keep in mind that...

Charged with theft over $50 and i woud like to know what the consquences might be...

In order to be considered a juvenile in Texas you must be under the age of 17. Next, you are presumed innoncent. For the same argument, if you...

I doubt any attorney can answer this question for you with the information you provided. Aggravated assault is a second degree felony. Thus, the...

Can I talk to the PROSECUTING ATTORNEY who will be attending the violation of probation hearing (talk BEFORE the hearing).

As a former prosecutor I would only talk to a family member before a hearing if they were the victim in the uderlying case to get a feel for what...

Restraining order for stalking?

First, he might not be charged with a crime in Texas since they live in different states. Second, it depends what was written in the letter. ...

Permanent resident, arrested for DWI (not convicted yet). Is my permanent status at risk?

- Is my permanent status resident is at risk? You should post this question in the immigration practice area, if you have not already. - Would...