How long can someone sit a county jail before actually going to trial?

There are many good reasons to delay, delay, delay a trial - especially in a capital murder case. Hopefully the person is behaving while in jail...

Yes, he can get deferred but there is no way anyone on this site can guess his chances. Obviously he needs a good lawyer. He needs to be working....

Send the lawyer a certified letter outlining the agreement, the efforts to contact the office (noting no return contact), the promise to file...

I received a misdeamenor drug paraphenalia 4 years ago and got deferred adjudication, is it possible to have this expunged?

Unfortunately you do not qualify for expunction because you pled guilty or no contest and received probation. To qualify for expunction you must...

What happens when the police didnt come to arrest me at walmart but the people took my information down and let me go

If the offense was theft under $50, then you will likely receive a citation in the mail. If the items stolen amounted to more than $50, then you...

Texas court ordered $10,000 fine against man convicted of murder, what's the fine for?

It is money that goes to the government. Fines are part of potential punishment and especially in cases where the defendant has significant money,...

Anyone heard a jury tainted in conspiracy case when 1 defndnt is acquitted of cnsprcy chrge but forced to finish trial together?

Not understanding what you are asking. What was tainted? Who do you think was harmed?

Recanting testimony

You can contact the person or the family of the person against whom you testified if you know them. You can contact the lawyer of the person...

During a trial is it okay for the prosecutor to pick the person testify up for the trial and ride the around the day before.

Weird but it is not unethical or illegal. (I guess arguably it is could be seen as bestowing a gift but that would not get anywhere because in...

Can I use my ex's criminal record against him in a custody battle?

Yes. Your lawyer should be able to use those cases, especially because they raise grave concerns about your ex's ability to care for the children,...