My wife and I are looking to foster to adopt and the background came back with a unknown charge unresolved in Houston Texas

If you think the charge is actually for you, then call a Houston defense lawyer like myself or someone else on here. We can figure out what's going...

Are there any defense attorney ( or) appellate attorney's in Houston that will handle writs of habeas corpus (or) pardon ?

I've handled many habeas actions ranging from misdemeanors to capital murders. I can consult with you about the habeas. I do not handle pardons.

I was arrested and charged with a murder I did not and could not commit. And I may not be allowed to go back to work. What now?!

Judge Velasquez falls into the "tough but fair" category. She will listen if you have a real concern, but will slam you hard if you play her. If...

I'm not sure I understand your timeline. Generally speaking, however, the statute of limitations for such cases is 10 years past the victim's 18th...

How do i drop charges on someone who's on probation? And will he still go to jail?

You've set a ball in motion that you cannot stop. Only the DA can dismiss or withdraw their motion to revoke his probation. Presumably he has a...

How can I find out what is going on with my boyfriends case?

There is generally a preliminary hearing followed by a revocation hearing. If he chose not to use a lawyer and waived his right to contest their...

My uncle was sentence to 40,50,60 in prison for aggravated robbery no one was hurt no weapon was used.

You cannot simply "file for a lesser sentence" in Texas criminal court. You would have to succeed either in a pardon or a writ. Both are uphill...

Does a violation of probation carry greater consequences than a violation of bond?

It sounds like you were sentenced to either jail or prison and the judge suspended that sentence and put you on probation. You need to be very...

Is this considered grand theft?

First, there is no such thing as "grand theft" in Texas. Theft is one of the few crimes that can range from a class C misdemeanor (only a fine) up...

What was the minimal charge for a DWI back in 1996 Is there a way to reduce the charge from a Misdeamor class B to a C

All the other answers are correct. I write only to expand on your potential for writ relief. I'm not familiar with your facts, but to succeed on a...