What options are available for conviction of possession of less than 1 gram of marijuana, 3 days time served and fine. 2010

The legislature recently loosened the requirements for an order of nondisclosure. There are certain misdemeanors that can be "sealed" with an...

Can the county display my arrest record publicly online even though an order of non-disclosure was signed by a judge in 2012?

A person petitioning for the order of non-disclosure can still have access to the records. Check with your retained counsel to verify that the...

What will happen to me for first offense petty theft?

You were more than likely issued a citation for a Class C theft. Hire a lawyer. Theft at any level is a scarlet letter that will haunt your...

What is a 21.11

That's probably referring to Texas Penal Code 21.11. Indecency with a Child. It can be charged by contact--2nd degree or by exposure--3rd degree.

Can I leave home legally without Parental consent in the state of Texas, county of Galveston?

It sounds like you are in a terrible situation. For Harboring a Runaway purposes, you have to wait until you are 18 to not get your boyfriend or...

What is a Federal Violation and how can I found out what the charge is?

Your brother is entitled to a preliminary hearing and identity hearing rather quickly where he will be informed of the charges. Your family should...

Check to see if there was a MOEP issued on your Ex's case. It's a Magistrate Order of Emergency Protection. If there is it would name you as a...

What is likely scenario for my son who was arrested for possession?

The DA's office in Harris County has a policy not to indict in drug cases until they get a lab report on the controlled substance to present to a...

When am I eligible to have a charge of this extent expunged?

There is no longer a true statute of limitations waiting period any longer for expunctions. The expunction statute is very specific as to what...

How do I know if charges a pressed against and how long do it process? When will I be notifed

If you think a charge like this is coming then you should immediately hire a lawyer. The police can do their investigation, contact the DA, get...