On state jail sentences, inmates can earn 20% off for good time if the jail and judge approves. In Houston, typically an evaluation is sent from...

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Felony-Child Abandonment w/o Intent: No court date yet? He was arrested 6 mths ago and no assigned DA?

Some smaller counties take months if not more than a year to formally charge cases. It is likely that eventually they will get around to indicting...

I got charged with my first dwi when I was 20 I've had an mip in the past but never went to jail before.

It is likely that you will be offered probation, but DWI convictions can also give you problems with your license. You need to get an attorney...

Can my boyfriend court appointed attorney get the judge to give him different options?

Most of the judges here in Houston are going to do what is being recommended on a MAJ (which is a violation on deferred). If they are giving him...

How can I find out if there is a warrant or a charge against me?

Call a bonding company and have them keep an eye out for you. They are going to want your business, so they will let you know if a charge is filed.

How long does it take to file charges after an investigation.

It could take a day or over a year, its impossible to know. Do not have any contact with the police, and if you feel you need to, hire a lawyer to...

Possession of drug paraphernalia. Given a court date and citation. What can I expect as an alleged first-time offender?

I wouldn't handle it yourself, I would get an attorney to help you on the case. There are many issues involved with your case. You should call...

Can i get possession of marijuana charge dismissed if it was not on me and my rights were not read at time of my arrest?

The facts are confusing. You are better off going to talk to an attorney in person. But yes, as the attorney above noted, there are many ways...

Will a old Vegas marriage come out in a background check if I'm married to someone else and they're fixing my status e

I would contact a family law attorney in Vegas ASAP and try to work on that for you. Im not sure of the law in Nevada, but you might be able to...

How long before my husband will get sentenced for illegal reentry?

They should set a sentencing date for him, when is going to depend on multiple things. Contact local attorneys who know how the docket in that...