Can I get my record felony cleared with witness affidavits after 20 yrs?

You need to consult with a lawyer who handles post conviction habeas corpus matters to see if you can collaterally attack your case. You cannot...

In the state of Texas can a 17 year old about to be 18 date a 15 year old?

Dating is no problem except for the potential that it might go further or others might think it went further. A person under 17 cannot consent to...

Should I file an assault charge?

Actually they probably would take charges against only you and not him. Words are not sufficient to provoke an assault but because you used bodily...

How can a theft by check charge be explained?

Actually your address with DPS has nothing to do with the situation. The company is required by law to send you a letter by certified mail, return...

If you plead guilty, then you will have a conviction for the crime of moral turpitude - theft - on your record permanently. If you have a trial...

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Criminal Appeal

I agree with Ms. Wilson. It can take years.

How long does the the moep order last?

MOEP means magistrate's order of emergency protection and it lasts for 61 days after it is signed. It is generally signed by the magistrate while...

What is it called when you sign a plea, but come back to turn yourself in?

In State court it is called judgment and sentence - you enter your plea one day and then return to be sentenced and the judgment finally signed.

I agree with Mr. Mascagni but I will add that the State will fight against returning the money in MOST cases figuring that if they can cause you to...

What could be expected once a statement of domestic violence is retracted in an effort to resolve a marriage...

You should hire a lawyer. The prosecutor is unlikely to simply dismiss the case, even with a lawyer representing you and EVEN if the complainant...