Burglary habitual 5 years recommendation from DA. Only evidence is me pawning stolen stuff can I get lesser charge?

"Habitual" indicates you have 2 prior prison trips and are looking at 25 minimum. They can make a burglary case with unexplained possession of...

I just found out I have a warrant for theft by check that was issued in 2005. What to do now?

If you have a warrant, then you are charged - period. The warrant will result in your arrest. I assume these must be JP warrants. You need to...

How soon should I start consulting with criminal defense attorneys?

Immediately. The lawyer will be able to give you information about court, how things go in that county, etc. You will not get access to the...

What is the usual timeframe of prison time that a person does for breaking 1st time parole, with 2 new charges in state of texas

You need to change your state to LA so you can get lawyers from that state to answer. Texas and LA are very, very different.

I have a class a misdemeanor assult bodly injury. can i get it expunged .

It sounds like you had a probation that got revoked. As such, it is a final conviction that will remain on your record. There is nothing you can...

I took care of a supposedly hot check in Tarrant County and I paid the courts. How can I get the warrant lifted by myself?

If you went through the DA's office and paid off the check and fees, then they should withdraw the warrant.

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Is a protective order automatic in all assault family violence misdemeanor cases?

He needs a lawyer! This sounds like a defensible case that can be won at trial or possibly even handled to the point of dismissal without a...

My son did not pay his car insurance. He has violated his probation. How long is jail time? Can we help by getting ins for him?

It depends on the level of the DWI offense. If it is a class B, then the maximum is 6 months. If it is a class A, the maximum is 1 year. If it...

1st time getting a dwi while having a licensed handgun in the car, do the courts take your handgun without ever returning it?

Unless there is a specific request granted to return the gun, guns are generally destroyed upon the entry of a judgment on a case. The gun was...

My brother is incarcerated & wants to file for divorce. How can I help him? Will it be complicated? No kids or assets involved.

I agree with Mr. Stephenson. It should not be very expensive to hire a lawyer to handle this basic divorce. I would start by talking with a...