What is a civil penalty?

Most of the time the store will send a letter demanding money. It usually comes from an attorney. Based on their answer, they probably are not...

It depends, if it was a class b misdemeanor then she can get up to six months in the country jail. If it is a class a misdemeanor then she can get...

My ex-boyfriend on probabtion for felony injury to a child and he assaulted me i filed charges is that a violation of probation?

The number one rule on probation is don't break the law. So being charged with assault can definitely be a violation of his probation. Usually...

Why do people charged with a crime in harris county have to pay money to crime stoppers?

Its not people charged with a crime, its certain people that are convicted. Its usually a one time $50 donation for people taking probation.

14 y/o daughter arrested for shoplifting in Bexar County, San Antonio Texas on 04/21/12. Need help with next steps.

You need to get an attorney ASAP. The juvenile system in Texas is set up more to rehab children and keep them from doing this again. She should...

Possession of Marijuana Charge....Criminal Background

You need to hire a lawyer, it is still going to come up until you take additional steps to remove it from your record. It does not happen...

Can a public defender drop my case if i don't sign a plea bargin

Thats not how it works. If it is a straight conviction (jail time, fine, regular probation) its not coming off of your record. If it was a...

Can a public defender drop my case if i don't sign a plea bargin

So is it a public defender or a court appointed attorney? They can be two different things. If there is no PD office, then you would need to deal...

I was no billed on a sexual assault charge? Will this affect me becoming an X-ray tech with a background check?

It shouldnt harm you, as the previous attorney stated. But it will be visible as an arrest. Since the case was no billed you are eligible for an...

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Can a public defender drop my case if i don't sign a plea bargin

You have the right to a trial. No one can force you to plea guilty. If you are innocent, you shouldnt plea guilty just because someone is putting...