New job while on PTD.

The background check will likely reveal that you have open cases for misdemeanor theft. When one receives PTD, the case is reset until PTD is...

What punishment is set for the first time offense of forgery govt/inst/money/securities?

Depends on the extent of the crime; his criminal history; the amount of loss; the affect on the complainant; etc. It is possible he could get...

I believe my lawyer broke attorney client privledge by telling prosecution that i was on drugs when no tests were done.

Has it negatively affected you? How do you know / can you prove he told them? You can change lawyers (but the State cannot unknow what they...

I went to court for felony theft and will be getting probation next month. Will other theft charges from another county affect?

Any charges for any offense that occurred before you got the probation will not cause the probation to be revoked. However, you are not assured...

How much should a lawyer charge for a criminal case assault in a family member that is innocent.

I handle MANY family assault cases in Harris County. When the complainant (your gf) recants, the case is sent to a special division (FCLD). They...

I have been arrested 1 time after case was finished took care of it in 2004 now active again

Sounds like you (rightfully) lost confidence in your lawyer. It also sounds like not only do you have a motion to revoke your probation in Travis...

Call and talk with the police and see what can be done criminally. He could also have had a cause of action against the bank for taking the checks...

Question about trial procedures in a criminal case.

If you cannot reach the lawyer, you can also call the clerk's office or the court in which the case is pending and ask the meaning of the comments.

Once the police are called, they make a report to the prosecutors' office who decide about the charges. If he assaulted you causing pain but not...

What happens now that my paid, hired Defense Attorney is now the new District Attorney, just as we were about to go to trial?

The entire district attorney's office will be recused and a special prosecutor will be appointed. The new DA / old hired lawyer will have zero...