Is it possible to receive Post-Conviction Relief after pleading no contest to a charge?

It is possible to obtain post-conviction relief (which means filing an application for writ of habeas corpus. Post conviction refers to the fact...

How old do you have to be to move out without parental consent in the state of Texas?

At age 16, you cannot simply move out without being emancipated or you will be considered a runaway (and anyone who helps you can be prosecuted for...

Can my sisters ex husband get her for stolen car and crossing state lines with that car?

It is highly unlikely that anyone would even consider charges on your sister. If your sister had the car with permission, and there were no...

Phone call after being arrested

A person can be held for a period of time without charges being filed - while an investigation is finished and a report made. Until the charges...

What are a minor's rights in Texas?

His rights as far as what? If you are asking whether he had to take the breathalyzer - he did not. However, if the officers had reasonable...

If your son receives a summons from the juvenile court, then he has been charged. Typically the parents and child meet with the probation...

Do i have anything to worrie about?

A finance company? I do not know what a finance company has to do with the situation at all. The lawyer's remedy for not being paid is to (1)...

Jury trial canceled - due to conflicting schedules

The court can reset cases for trial if the resets are reasonable, and necessary based on the docket. There are some limitations to resets, but...

If you trespass and receive just a ticket can the person whose property you were on come back and file additional charges

The person who owns the property does not file charges. In Houston, the district attorney's office files the charges when a case is presented to...

Expungement Of My Record

House arrest is not an option in Texas. You need to obtain a copy of your judgment and sentence, and determine exactly what it purports was your...