If a person doesnt press charges but did make a report how long does the state have to file charges

The state will have until the statute of limitations expires for the offense. The clock begins on the date of the offense, and the limitation...

DWI w/child under 15

An expungement is not available for a successfully completed deferred adjudication. You could be eligible for an order of nondisclosure. An...

Can someone be deported even if they can beat a case ?

Yes, he can still be deported if his criminal charge is dismissed or even if he is acquitted. You need to contact an immigration attorney to review...

In need of Expungement in Texas

Unless the charge was dismissed, you will not be eligible for an expungement. Depending on how your case was disposed, you may be able to get an...

Minor DUI Texas - Had Deferred Adjudication order - pleaded nolo contendere to offense and placed on probation

It sounds like you received a suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition under Code of Criminal Procedure 45.051. If so, you could...

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Extradition treaties or agreements

If you're in one of those states and the other state wants you, they'll get you. No treaty or agreement is necessary; it's in the Constitution of...

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Can I get a class c citation off my record?

Short of dismissal or a verdict of not guilty, the best way to dispose of your class C charge is a "suspension of sentence and deferral of final...

These are some of the most difficult cases for the state: where there is not only prescription medication, but also an underlying medical condition...

How will a pending felony case for writing a bad check for $150 affect imigration case for my soon to be husband ?

With a felony theft conviction, if you file your petition it will probably eventually result in your husband being placed in removal proceedings in...

If I get convicted of a dwi, is there a $3,000 surcharge also? If so can u help?

Yes, there will be a surcharge of $1,000 per year for a conviction of DWI as a first offender. It is by DPS. There is no way to avoid it. ...