AFTER BEING RELEASED ON( PRETRIAL RELEASE ) JUST GOT MY FIRST COURT DATE WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT COURT?

You've asked many questions and I will try to answer all of them. At your first court date, if you have not already, you should be read your...

Shoplifting for less than $50, plano, Collin county, texas, first time, clean history

Yes, you need an attorney. You do not want a theft conviction of any level on your record. It will follow you for te rest of your life. An...

Can a prosecutor invite you to appear before a grand jury and then block your appearance?

The short answer is no. Although the prosecutor guides the proceedings, the grand jurors decide who does and does not appear. If you chose to...

If someone is in jail and on there disposition status it says SJC.. what does that mean..

If the case is filed in Harris County, and the charge is a state jail felony, then that status likely means their case has been sent to the State...

You should at least consult with an attorney before you plead guilty to this case. It may sound minor to you, but future employers may not take it...

First time class b criminal misdemeanor charge for taking teacher's cellphone. phone was returned but sim card missing. I am 17

You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. A theft conviction can have life long implications that will hamper your future and...

Just got charged with my first DWI last night, my breath test was at the station, it was .11 and .10 --- I am in Dallas TX

Yes. Get an attorney ASAP. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing from DPS which is the first step in securing evidence that can be...

How long can the court system continue a case when there is no evidence to support the charge?

You need to hire an experienced criminal lawyer ASAP. If you already have one, you need to express your frustration with this situation. I would...

Should I use a lawyer that sent me mail after I got released on bond?

I always caution people to be very cautious o a lawyer promising anything other than that they will work as hard as possible on their case. You...

How to find out if a search warrant is good?

The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure lays out very clear rules about what officers must do when obtaining / executing a search warrant. The...