Actually, a misdemeanor probation (that can be up to 2 years) can be extended for reasons other than violations - such as need for more time to pay...

14 year old soon to be 15 and 17 year old soon to be 18 dating in the state of texas is this legal

Dating is legal. However, sex between them may not be. The law provides that a child (person under 17) cannot legally consent to having sex. ...

Does my husband need an attorney for a misdemeanor assault charge?

Your husband needs a lawyer. He is charged with a class A misdemeanor of assault involving family violence. He could get up to 1 year in jail and...

What is the statue of limitations for possesion of 4 grams of cocaine in texas?

The statute of limitations is tolled while the case is pending. Therefore, unless the State dismisses your case at some point, the statute is not...

I have court on April 22nd for a possession of controlled substance, how do I request more time to hire lawyer?

Is this your first appearance in court? If so, there should be no problem appearing and simply requesting additional time to hire a lawyer. If...

I agree that you should hire a lawyer to help you out. Then you should post a non-arrest bond. (Put up the bond and be fingerprinted and...

My daughter aged 17 received a minor in consumption ticket - she was not arrested. What do I need to do.

Ms. Williams answer is correct. You need to hire a lawyer to help ensure that your daughter receives the best possible offer. If she had a "sip"...

Public intoxication is not a traffic offense. It is a violation of the penal laws of Texas. It means that the person accused / convicted is a...

A friend has been charged with a new agg. assault w/ a deadly weapon he had the exact charge before will he get jail time?

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a felony of the 2nd degree. It carries a potentialy punishment of 2 to 20 years in prison plus a fine. ...

I have a felony on a forgery by a stolen check and i have have not paid in a year due to a lost of a job and my apartment.

Are you saying that you are on probation and have not been able to pay? If so, you should definitely comply with every other term of the probation...