Compared to how and why juveniles are sent to boot camp in Texas, that does seem extreme to send children under those circumstances. However, as I...

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Texas law does not allow for deferred prosecution (i.e. pretrial diversion) or deferred adjudication for DWI cases, although it can be offered on...

Public intoxication and park curfew citations that are 1.5yrs old and are now in warrant warning notice.

You should hire a good local defense attorney to represent him. It may be possible to work out a deal with the prosecutor to make a donation to a...

What happens if my father is being served but they canot get a hold of him ?will he get a warrant for his arrest ?

If your father is being served with a subpoena to appear as a witness in a trial, the State will need to have him under subpoena and if he then...

Should I plead guilty to mip charge?

You should hire a good local defense attorney to represent you. Just because you were in a friend's apartment where alcohol is present does not...

Is a DNA test viable for dissmial of charges. the owners will not come forward an take respability , what actions cn I take.

Yes, you can request a DNA test. If you have a court-appointed attorney, he would need to request the funds of the court for an expert to do the...

I got a ticket for Theft under $50. What happens next? And what is a deferred or disposition?

Yes, you are eligible for pre-trial diversion. Typically, you follow the rules of probation for 90 days and the case is dismissed. Then, two years...

His only hope for a shorter sentence is to request a "shock" probation within the first 180 days of his 2 year prison sentence. If granted, he...

Can I still be charged with failure to identify

The SOL on a misdemeanor is 2 years, so if an information was not been presented for the failure to ID to a police officer within the first 2 years...

Can I get a Texas State Jail Felony expunged? I got Deferred Adjudication and completed Probation and paid off fines.

Most state jail felony cases are eligible for non-disclosure (sealing) 5 years after the end of the successful completion of deferred. So, if you...