What can they do To me?

They could send you to prison based on the revocation of the deferred alone. But if the only violations are failure to attend class and the new...

I can't afford a lawyer. If I show up at the first court date without an attorney, will the judge assign one to me?

You can ask the court to appoint you a lawyer. This is up to the judge. Sometimes they will ask you to fill out a form asking about your work and...

How much more time is needed before they can go to court?

Its hard to say how much more time will pass before trial without knowing the specifics of the case. You should contact your friends lawyer and...

If your case was dismissed do you still tell your employer about it when you are applying for a job.

Yes, as stated above, you should try to get either a non-disclosure or expunction. If the case was dismissed after a deferred adjudication then...

How can my husband get a misdemeanor removed?

As stated, the remedy is a non-disclosure. It will seal it for the general public, but not the government or police agencies. Another thing to...

Will talking to the district attorney hurt or help?

You would be better off having the individuals talk to this persons attorney, present letters/statements etc to the attorney, and then have the...

Will deferred adjudication probation show up on a background check?

Yes, it will show up, but it is not a conviction. Depending on what type of charge it was, it might be eligible to be partially sealed through a...

What happens at a docket call?

It depends. What county is your case in, and is the charge a felony or misdemeanor?

If you have a felony on your record, can it be removed? Got it over 20 years ago.

It depends on what your punishment was and what type of case it was. If you got deferred adjudication and you completed it successfully, then your...

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What to do when you have a felony criminal mischief case against you and the sheriff given you 5 days to take care of it?

You dont need a lawyer to post the bond. Just post it when its ready, or work with a bonding company to help you do that. You should start...