Caught shoplifting in Texas. First time.Cost $80 regular but was on sale for $29.99. Will be Class B or Class C?

First - you need a lawyer. You might be able to get pre-trial diversion as a first offender - they do give those out in Harris County. Second, it...

What can we do to help my brother in law that has 2 charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon?

His parents need to start searching for a lawyer to represent him first. While sitting in jail is not a good or fun thing, the money is best put...

If i had drugs in my home and a had a friend over night of a drug sting can he also be convicted of possesion

He needs a lawyer. Whether charges on him will stick depend on many factors including whether or not the drugs were in plain view, what...

In the state of Texas does my criminal defense lawyer have to have a contract with me? Or is it optional for him?

There is no law requiring that you have a contract; an oral contract is enforceable. However, the State Bar recommends that one have a contract in...

My brother goes to court in 2 weeks for an arraignment and he has not yet been indicted. Could he be release when goes to court.

Is your brother a juvenile? If so, he will have periodic hearings about whether or not he will be released. However, given the severity of the...

I got obstruction of a highway in texas and prob. is being transferred to oregon. what is the penalty?

Once the probation is transferred, then Oregon will be in charge of it and will tell you what the requirements are. (Your specific conditions are...

No. At 17, if she commits a crime she can be charged as an adult but that is the extent of her being recognized as an adult. She does not have...

What are my rights and how can I make sure I get paid?

No, and it sounds like you are trying to extort money from someone.

Possible felony charge, will jail time be an option?

Wow. I've heard of them prosecuting because people gave out drinks but not because employees drank them themselves. First, the police will...

How get juvenile record expunged?

One does not expunge juvenile records. Expunctions are limited to criminal cases, and juvenile cases are not considered criminal. (Weird, but...