Class B misdemeanor of theft, what are the possible outcomes?

An individual adjudged guilty of a Class B misdemeanor shall be punished by: (1) a fine not to exceed $2,000; (2) confinement in jail for a term...

Concurrent sentences and the 10 year rule?

Aggravated Assault is not necessarily a 3g offense unless you were deemed to have used a deadly weapon. CCP art. 42.12 section 3g (12) Robbery...

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My landlord is evicting my family and I for noise accusations that weren't us. How do we fight this?

1) Verify in your lease that "noise" is a valid reason for eviction; if it is, then 2) Get evidence it was not your apartment where the noise...

Just recently received deferred prosecution for a juvenile shoplifting case, forgot to attend LAW day?

Contact your attorney. They'll straighten out for you and it will likely be reset. I have several juvenile clients who screw up. The probation...

I have an open warrant from 2001 for a misdeameanor for petty theft i now live in another state trying to get my s

I agree with Ms. Henley. The statute of limitations applies when no charge is made not when a a warrant has already been issued because probable...

I have rats in my apartment. They have finally sent the exterminator but I've still seen rats. Do I have to pay my April rent?

Look at the provisions of your lease. Generally, the TREC approved lease forms provide that your contractually obligation to pay rent is not...

I live in san antonio, tx. I received a 2nd ticket while on defered ajudication my paperwork says I will be fined 89.00 plus any

I may not understand your facts correctly, but it appears that 1) 12 years ago you received a ticket, 2) recently you received another ticket and...

After a sucessful recusal, does the case start all over again?

No law exists that mandates once a Judge is recused the case starts over. Rather, the civil and/or criminal procedures will be applied to any...

What type of attorney do I need and what's the expected time to expect my citation removed from my record?

If you pay the citation, you've admitted guilt, so don't pay anything (yet). You will have to go to court and explain this to the prosecutor. ...

How does a non-lawyer file a motion for non-disclosure? I am 100% confident I am eligible. Also, how long does it take?

The clerk's at the Harris County District Clerk's office are very helpful. The office is on the 3rd floor of the Harris County Criminal Building...