If I co signed on a bail and the person was due to be taken to prison on another case and missed their court date can I be sued?

Call the bonding company and call his lawyer. Hopefully, his lawyer will clear things up with the court so the bonding company will be protected....

Pressing charges for criminal mischief

If this happened in Harris County, you can go directly to the DA's office complaint desk to see if the DA will further investigate to press...

Call the jail directly and ask them - he may have other active cases that could keep him in Harris County for longer than expected. The jail should...

What's the minimum sentence for intoxicated assult with a vehicle on a police officer?

Minimum (unless reduced to another charge) is 2 years in prison (or probation). If an intoxicated driver hits a police officer, don't expect to...

Is it relevant to the tx bar that a lawyer is arrested/convicted if dwi and possession of drugs?

It is relevant, but it might not result in disciplinary action against the lawyer. www.texasbar.com should have every lawyer's public disciplinary...

Im on probation and complety forgot about a home visit i had today an i was not there

Communicate in writing (email is best) explaining exactly what happened and hire a lawyer to make sure you're protected. Provide documentation (if...

What type of lawyer should I get to sue a prison where I contracted TB?

You may want to look into a civil rights lawyer.

It depends on your height, weight, lean body mass, stomach contents, rate of gastric emptying, and a number of other factors. It also depends on...

I want to know if I have a record?

Contact the jail where you were held to find out which court handled the citation. Then, contact that court to figure out the disposition of your...

Theft of less than $50 is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only (no jail time). With the right lawyer and strategy, it is possible (not...