A person commits the offense of possession of a controlled substance if he intentionally or knowingly possesses a controlled substance. If she is...

What happens if you owe 5,000 to a lawyer in case but the client already got sentenced and his time is up

The fees you owe your attorney have no bearing on the outcome of your case, but if your attorney performed work on your case you should pay him or...

If your boyfriend is below the poverty level, then he will likely qualify for a court-appointed lawyer. If he makes too much money, he may not be...

Completed his porbation and case still not dismissed ?

Successful completion of a deferred adjudication does not result in a true dismissal. With an actual dismissal, your boyfriend would be eligible...

I rec a DWI Oct 2016 and now going to court for lower case Reckless driving what will happen as punishment?

Are you sure it's set for trial? The State doesn't usually reduce to a lesser charge unless there is an agreement to plead. If so, it's a lesser...

How do I go about getting a felony burglary a building lowered or dismissed

Your best bet is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. He or she will obtain all the evidence on your case from the arresting agency...

Can I call the prosecutor and explain the fact so he could dismiss the case? I need to find a job. This on record is not good.

You will almost certainly not find an attorney who will take this case on contingency. Contingency cases mean the attorney receives a portion of...

At arraignment,, can i ask for the charges to be dismissed..or do i have to go to trial? at what point, can i request dismissal

More than likely, you don't have to make the decision to go to trial at arraignment. If you have an attorney, this is usually the first chance he...

How do I request a court appointed lawyer?

You have to qualify for one financially. You submit an application with the court and if they find that you are indigent they will appoint you an...

I got charged for possession of marijuana if I plead not guilty what will happen next ?

It depends. Are you going to trial? If you win at trial then you will be found not guilty. If you plead not guilty and lose at trial then you will...