Got caught stealing from Wal-Mart and i am over 18, what will happen?

Theft is a crime against society and taken very seriously, even when it is only a misdemeanor. I agree you should hire an attorney to avoid any...

What are my chances?

Although this is only a Class C or fine only offense, I would take it seriously because any criminal history is likely to impact your future. It...

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The truth is that if you successfully completed a deferred, your case has been dismissed. Usually exclusion from apartment complexes occurs when...

Claims for ineffective assistance of counsel norms?

Yes, that is higher than normal. In order to find an attorney ineffective in Texas a showing must be made that his/his conduct fell below an...

Unfortunately, yes. It means that the "motion to adjudicate guilt was granted" meaning her probation has been revoked, she has been adjudicated...

On criminal appeal

Not necessarily. Criminal appeals generally move quickly through the system. You can expect a basic appeal to take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year...

My brother suffers from mental illness & substance abuse he has been charge with Drug Possession. Can he get probation ?

The answer to your question depends on a lot of things that an attorney would need to evaluate in deciding what the best course of action might be...

Does deferred adjudication probation come up when doing bkgrd checks for employment

Yes, a deferred adjudication will show up on a employment background check. This is true even though a deferred adjudication is not a conviction it...

What will my outcome be if I violated deferred Probation for a second time with a technical violation

The State can file a motion to adjudicate guilt and you will be taken into custody. You are entitled to a bond and a hearing but the only issue to...

If the person is in jail can i apply for the expunged?

The information you provided indicates that the person is in jail which means they plead guilty to a criminal offense. In this case they would not...