Grandmother was detained upon entering the U.S. for having a fake visa. What will happen now? Can we do anything to help her?

Your grandmother could be charged with a federal offense for possessing a counterfeit U.S. document. She will be lucky if the government simply...

Is there anytime you are unaccountable for what words you may say? EX: Like if you say something while heavily medicated?

In general, things that you say are admissible against you unless they are self serving - meaning that they serve to help boost your position. You...

Can i clean my criminal record i have thef for under 500 dls was the first time, only one time at galveston tx. in 2001

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to clean up your record. In order to have it expunged, the case must have been dismissed or you receive...

Discovery / Pre-trial in a criminal case ?

Where is this? Houston state courts? This does not sound right AT ALL. I've been practicing for 23 years in Houston & have never heard of such. ...

Once the police call the prosecutors' office and they accept charges, the State of Texas is prosecuting the case. On some occasions, they will...

My daughter was found gulity of burglary of a building when she was 19 and spent 6 months in Harris County jail.

The law provides that criminal records can be expunged if the case is dismissed or the person found not guilty. Criminal records can be sealed if...

My son was just given 3years 8months tdc how long will hae have to be in jail is is the time ar is it 2 for 1

In Harris County, defendants who receive county jail time get 2 for 1 (assuming they do not mess up while in jail and lose their credit.) You do...

Attempted assault

First time assault on a family member is a Class A misdemeanor (even if he had a prior as long as it was dismissed.) Assault by choking is a third...

I had a domestic violence charge back in 1998. Can this prevcent me from becoming an attorney?

If they had charged you with using the scissors, the charge would have been a felony - assault with a deadly weapon. You cannot get it expunged or...

Attempted assault

Since he was sentenced to state jail time, then it was a felony charge. (He would have been sentenced to county jail time if it had been a...