Is it grounds for lesser charge if victim in sexual assault admitts sex was consentual?

Obviously it is not sexual assault of an adult if there is consent so you must be referring to sexual assault of a child. NO. A child under 17...

Can defendant be enhanced for a crime not related to current charge?

If the defendant has a prior conviction, then new charges can be enhanced with that prior conviction. The effect depends on the new charge and the...

What's the typical penalty in Texas for DWI with child?

There is no "typical" penalty. It is a felony if the child is under 15. Open container add jail time as a condition. Could also be intoxication...

VIOLATE PROBATION

Ask and answered, asked and answered, asked and answered. Hire a lawyer.

I volunteer with the Houston Boston Terrier Rescue and can tell you that there are some Bostons - full blood - who have tails. People who show...

Do they have probable cause to fire me?? PLEASE HELP

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. Texas is an at-will employment state meaning they can hire and fire for any reason as long as it is not...

Currently 17 and going to leave home and live with girlfriend but i dont want to be a problem to her parents. what can i do?

You cannot live with your girlfriend's parents even if they say it is okay without the permission of your parents until you are 18. If the gf's...

Do i need an attorney at an arrainment in a municipal court for a reckless damage and class c assault charge?

Given your problematic history with this person, you should hire a lawyer and absolutely fight the case. If you just plead guilty, if you have...

Would i be a fool for representing myself?

If you are indigent - don't own property, work full time at low paying job, disabled, etc., then you will get a court appointed lawyer to represent...

The district attorney is refusing to request DNA on a moral standing, even though it is the only actually proof...help!

You cannot make the prosecution do anything that they do not want to do, and frankly, they have a legitimate concern. If there is an open...