If I were to go to trial for a theft case, can the DA bring up older cases during the trial to paint me worse before the jury?

A prior conviction can be used if it was for a felony, resulting in you being incarcerated in the penitentiary, or for misdemeanors involving moral...

If "someone" is in an actual trial, and wishes to testify, the prior conviction cannot be brought up before the jury to impeach "someone's"...

Is there any way I can get probation or deferred probation for a class A misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury on FM?

The simple answer is "yes" probation and deferred adjudication probation are both options. You should discuss them with your lawyer. Before you...

If he is appearing in court pursuant to the conditions of his bond then he is good. It appears his case has been re-scheduled from the last setting...

Can can you get post conviction relief if I now have police reports that contradict what the da said at the time of my trial

New evidence that was withheld from you and your lawyer at trial gets you a new trial. Evidence that should have been released to you by the State...

Can they keep my husband more than 180 days?

The 180 day rule applies if the State is not ready to proceed to trial. If they do not have an indictment by the 180th day you have an argument the...

How can a person go about fighting for shock probation on a 10 yr sentence for a 2nd degree felony first time charge?

Get a lawyer. The motion has to be filed by the 179th day from being sentenced. So, don't sleep on the possibility. Shock on a second degree is...

It can be a misdemeanor theft depending on the value of the items stolen. It can be a burglary of a habitation if the State alleges the intent to...

The recommendation for parole discharge means your parole officer wants to discharge your husband from his parole and the supervisor does not...

Ok i need to no if there os an apb out for me or am i under a police investogashing

If the police are looking for you, then yes, you are being investigated. If you want give the detective a call when he leaves a card at your...