I need help.. i have a shoplifting question or rather, questions....

The law provides that when someone is caught shoplifiting in Texas, the store can demand up to a certain amount for damages. The "damages" are...

Herman is correct - the potential sentence is a fine and from 2 to 20 years in jail. If you have never before been convicted of a felony, you are...

Charged with theft over $50 and i woud like to know what the consquences might be...

I'm sorry to sort of dispute the answers provided by the other two but my guess is that you two helped each other steal the items, if not directly...

If at an Arreignment if you are a first time offender and you take a plea bargin will you get sentenced then?

If you choose to enter a plea bargain agreement at your arraignment setting, you are usually sentenced at that time unless you ask to be...

Can I ask for a public defender BEFORE I TURN MYSELF IN? The warrant is already out.

With all due respect, there is probably not a bond set on your case. If you are using the right terminology, then you have been convicted of your...

I am looking for help on getting an inmate out of prison,he has been in 21 yrs. for murder.No infractions.

Obviously if your friend's parole is being refused and he is receiving 2 year set-offs (that is what they are called - meaning they will not...

I was charged with misdemeanour burglary of a vehicle form a year and 6 months ago. The DA just got it, i was trying to join the

I agree that you should hire a lawyer to see if they can talk with the ADA on the case. Conroe is notoriously slow (as is Galveston) in filing...

Do i need to get an attorney?

You can attempt to drop the charges by filing an affidavit of non-prosecution. However, you should not lie about anything. Be aware that the State...

If I get out on personal bond, will I still be eligible for court appointed attorney?

In Texas, which is where I assume your case is since you listed that way, you are eligible for an appointed attorney if your are indigent. ...

Can Charges be dropped the same day as they were put on ?

Yes. The district attorney's office may accept charges on someone who is placed under arrest at a scene based on the verbal communications to the...