My husband jumped bond on a theft misdomener and is now in jail he was reporting and went to court twice what kid of time

The maximum time he can get in jail is 6 months, and he get's credit for time he has already served. If he is on probation, then the judge...

First violation, What happens if I fail my first UA? (Class A misdemeanor for marijuana possession) What if I don't take money?

If it has been less than 30 - 45 days since you got your probation, you are safe. Your first test will just set a level - and you better be going...

How much time is my daughter (age 16) looking at for first time Arson?

Your daughter is a juvenile, although she could be certified to be an adult. (17 is an adult in Texas.) Sounds like a situation that MIGHT be...

3g refers to a code section that references aggravated cases. Injury to a child is not listed as an aggravated case. Aggravated cases must do 1/2...

How do I go about finding an affordable lawyer for a Public Intoxication?

This site is excellent for finding lawyer. Remember that PI is a criminal case so hire a criminal lawyer. You pay the fee for representation, not...

Son charged with shoplifting

The lawyer is correct. The attorney client privilege is between the lawyer and the client no matter who is paying the fees (and no matter the age...

Are there any pro bono lawyers out there that do criminal defense? I don't have a lot of money & the pd we have is not good.

You are not going to get a great defense for under $10,000, and lawyers do not take criminal cases at the trial level pro bono. If one is...

You need a lawyer as soon as possible. You should try to borrow money from family and friends to hire a good lawyer. Probation is possible but...

Are there any felonies in the state of Texas that maybe eligible for a disposition of adjudication withheld?

Yes, there are many felonies in which the offenders are granted deferred adjudication probation. In fact, in aggravated crimes, the person can...

I am on probation for DWI 2 and want to terminate my probation. Will the judge sentence the max of 1 year that was probated?

A lawyer can help you negotiate, especially NOW before you get into any real violations. They are likely to offer you 75 days (which in Harris...